BTR-50 vs M-ATV

The BTR-50 and the M-ATV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant and Oshkosh Defense respectively. The BTR-50 weighs 16.8 tons vs 12.7 tons for the M-ATV. Top speed is 75 km/h for the BTR-50 vs 105 km/h for the M-ATV. Operational range is 400 km for the BTR-50 vs 510 km for the M-ATV. The BTR-50 is armed with a 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon, while the M-ATV carries a M2HB .50 cal machine gun. The BTR-50 has been produced in 6,500 units vs 8,722 for the M-ATV. The BTR-50 entered service 55 years before the M-ATV (1954 vs 2009).

The BTR-50 is a Soviet amphibious armored personnel carrier introduced in 1954, featuring a tracked chassis derived from the PT-76 light tank.
Profile of BTR-50
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
Introduced in 2009, the United States M-ATV is a tactical transport vehicle featuring a V-shaped hull designed to deflect underbody mine blasts.
Profile of M-ATV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type MRAP Vehicle
Manufacturer Oshkosh Defense
Number produced 8,722 units
Estimated unit price $0.5 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 12.7 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 105 km/h â—‰
Operational range 510 km â—‰
Length 6.27 m
Width 2.49 m
Height 2.70 m â—‰
Crew 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers)
Engine Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-50 or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the BTR-50's 75 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-50 or M-ATV?
The M-ATV has a longer operational range at 510 km compared to the BTR-50's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-50 or M-ATV?
The BTR-50 is heavier at 16.8 tons combat weight compared to the M-ATV's 12.7 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-50 or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is longer at 6.27 meters compared to the BTR-50's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-50 and M-ATV require?
The BTR-50 requires a larger crew of up to 8 compared to the M-ATV's 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-50 or M-ATV?
The M-ATV has been produced in greater numbers with 8,722 units compared to 6,500 units of the BTR-50.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-50 and M-ATV?
The BTR-50 is armed with 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon while the M-ATV carries M2HB .50 cal machine gun as its main armament.