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BTR-60 vs BTR-82A

BTR-60 vs BTR-82A at a glance β€” weight 10,300 vs 15,400 kg, top speed 80 vs 90 km/h, range 500 vs 600 km, crew 3 crew + 14 passengers vs 3 (+7 passengers).

BTR-60 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί BTR-60Full specs
BTR-82A armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί BTR-82AFull specs
Specifications
BTR-60 BTR-82A
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armoured personnel carrier Amphibious armored personnel carrier
Manufacturer GAZ Arzamas Machine-Building Plant
Number produced 25,000 units 5,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 10.3 tons 15.4 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 500 km 600 km
Length 7.56 m 7.70 m
Width 2.83 m 2.90 m
Height 2.31 m 2.41 m
Crew 3 crew + 14 passengers 3 (+7 passengers)
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Armament & Powertrain
BTR-60 BTR-82A
Main armament KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun
Secondary weapon PKT 7.62 mm tank machine gun 30 mm 2A72 autocannon
Engine two six-cylinder gasoline GAZ-49B engines (180 hp combined) diesel KamAZ-7403 260 hp (190 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-60 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-82A is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the BTR-60's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-60 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-82A has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the BTR-60's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-60 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-82A is heavier at 15.4 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-60's 10.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-60 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-82A is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the BTR-60's 7.56 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-60 and BTR-82A require?
Both the BTR-60 and BTR-82A require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-60 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-60 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 5,000 units of the BTR-82A.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-60 and BTR-82A?
The BTR-60 is armed with KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun while the BTR-82A carries 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun as its main armament.