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BTR-50 vs M113

BTR-50 vs M113 at a glance β€” weight 16,800 vs 11,343 kg, top speed 75 vs 61 km/h, range 400 vs 480 km, crew β€” vs 2.

BTR-50 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί BTR-50
M113 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M113
Specifications
BTR-50 M113
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Tracked Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant FMC
Number produced 6,500 units 80,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.6 million
Combat weight 16.8 tons 11.3 tons
Maximum speed 75 km/h 61 km/h
Operational range 400 km 480 km
Length -- m 2.52 m
Width -- m 2.70 m
Height 3.09 m 1.85 m
Crew up to 8 2
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BTR-50 M113
Main armament 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm KT or PKT coaxial machine gun 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun
Engine UTD-20 6-cylinder 4-stroke V-type water-cooled diesel engine General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-50 or M113?
The BTR-50 is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-50 or M113?
The M113 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the BTR-50's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-50 or M113?
The BTR-50 is heavier at 16.8 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-50 or M113?
The M113 is longer at 2.52 meters compared to the BTR-50's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-50 and M113 require?
The BTR-50 requires a larger crew of up to 8 compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-50 or M113?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 6,500 units of the BTR-50.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-50 and M113?
The BTR-50 is armed with 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon while the M113 carries 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.