BTR-50 vs M2 Bradley
Overview
The BTR-50 and the M2 Bradley are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant and FMC respectively.
The BTR-50 weighs 16.8 tons vs 22.9 tons for the M2 Bradley. Top speed is 75 km/h for the BTR-50 vs 66 km/h for the M2 Bradley. Operational range is 400 km for the BTR-50 vs 483 km for the M2 Bradley. The BTR-50 is armed with a 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon, while the M2 Bradley carries a 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun.
The BTR-50 has been produced in 6,500 units vs 6,800 for the M2 Bradley.
| 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 |
| American IFV, over 6,800 units manufactured by FMC, provides armored transport and fire support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 6,800 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.4 million |
| Combat weight | 16.8 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | 3.09 m ◉ |
| 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 | 22.9 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 483 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.55 m |
| Width | 3.60 m |
| Height | 2.57 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 TOW 2 double anti-tank launcher |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-50 or M2 Bradley?
The BTR-50 is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the M2 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-50 or M2 Bradley?
The M2 Bradley has a longer operational range at 483 km compared to the BTR-50's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-50 or M2 Bradley?
The M2 Bradley is heavier at 22.9 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-50's 16.8 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-50 or M2 Bradley?
The M2 Bradley is longer at 6.55 meters compared to the BTR-50's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-50 and M2 Bradley require?
The BTR-50 requires a larger crew of up to 8 compared to the M2 Bradley's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-50 or M2 Bradley?
The M2 Bradley has been produced in greater numbers with 6,800 units compared to 6,500 units of the BTR-50.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-50 and M2 Bradley?
The BTR-50 is armed with 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon while the M2 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.