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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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.