BTR-50 vs Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)
The BTR-50 and the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant and General Dynamics Land Systems respectively. At 38.0 tons, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is 2.3x the BTR-50's 16.8 tons. Top speed is 75 km/h for the BTR-50 vs 72 km/h for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV). Operational range is 400 km for the BTR-50 vs 523 km for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV). The BTR-50 is armed with a 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon, while the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) carries a 1 Mk-44 40mm gun. The BTR-50 has been produced in 6,500 units vs 573 for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV).
| The BTR-50 is a Soviet amphibious armored personnel carrier introduced in 1954, featuring a tracked chassis derived from the PT-76 light tank. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Tracked Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant |
| Number produced | 6,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American amphibious APC, 573 units built, designed for ship-to-shore transport of Marine Corps infantry. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Land Systems |
| Number produced | 573 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 16.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | 3.09 m â—‰ |
| Crew | up to 8 |
| Engine | UTD-20 6-cylinder 4-stroke V-type water-cooled diesel engine |
| Main armament | 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm KT or PKT coaxial machine gun |
| Combat weight | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 523 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.67 m |
| Width | 3.66 m |
| Height | 3.28 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | MTU MT 883 Ka-523 Diesel Engine with 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mk-44 40mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-50 or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The BTR-50 is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)'s 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-50 or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) has a longer operational range at 523 km compared to the BTR-50's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-50 or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-50's 16.8 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-50 or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is longer at 10.67 meters compared to the BTR-50's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-50 and Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) require?
The BTR-50 requires a larger crew of up to 8 compared to the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)'s 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-50 or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The BTR-50 has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 573 units of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV).
What are the main armaments of the BTR-50 and Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The BTR-50 is armed with 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon while the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) carries 1 Mk-44 40mm gun as its main armament.