BTR-50 vs PT-76
The BTR-50 is a Armored Personnel Carrier, while the PT-76 is a Light Armoured Vehicle. The BTR-50 weighs 16.8 tons vs 14.6 tons for the PT-76. Top speed is 75 km/h for the BTR-50 vs 44 km/h for the PT-76. Operational range is 400 km for the BTR-50 vs 480 km for the PT-76. The BTR-50 is armed with a 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon, while the PT-76 carries a 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun.
| 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 |
| Soviet light tank, entered service in the early 1950s, featuring amphibious capabilities for river crossings. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Amphibious Light Tank |
| Manufacturer | Soviet State Industry |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 14.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 44 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.63 m |
| Width | 3.14 m |
| Height | 2.32 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | 6-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 240 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-50 or PT-76?
The BTR-50 is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the PT-76's 44 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-50 or PT-76?
The PT-76 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the BTR-50's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-50 or PT-76?
The BTR-50 is heavier at 16.8 tons combat weight compared to the PT-76's 14.6 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-50 or PT-76?
The PT-76 is longer at 7.63 meters compared to the BTR-50's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-50 and PT-76 require?
The BTR-50 requires a larger crew of up to 8 compared to the PT-76's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-50 and PT-76?
The BTR-50 is armed with 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon while the PT-76 carries 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.