BTR-60 vs CV-90
The BTR-60 and the CV-90 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by GAZ and Bofors respectively. At 26.0 tons, the CV-90 is 2.5x the BTR-60's 10.3 tons. Top speed is 80 km/h for the BTR-60 vs 70 km/h for the CV-90. Operational range is 500 km for the BTR-60 vs 560 km for the CV-90. The BTR-60 is armed with a KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun, while the CV-90 carries a 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) gun.
| Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1959, the BTR-60 is an eight-wheeled amphibious armored personnel carrier powered by two rear-mounted gasoline engines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armoured personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | GAZ |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Swedish IFV, designed by Bofors, features modular design adaptable for various combat roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Bofors |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $10 million |
| Combat weight | 10.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.56 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.83 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.31 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 crew + 14 passengers |
| Engine | two six-cylinder gasoline GAZ-49B engines (180 hp combined) |
| Main armament | KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | PKT 7.62 mm tank machine gun |
| Combat weight | 26.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 560 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.47 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.19 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Scania DSI 14 Diesel Engine with 550 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 Bofors 7.5mm machine gun (2100 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-60 or CV-90?
The BTR-60 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the CV-90's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-60 or CV-90?
The CV-90 has a longer operational range at 560 km compared to the BTR-60's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-60 or CV-90?
The CV-90 is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-60's 10.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-60 or CV-90?
The BTR-60 is longer at 7.56 meters compared to the CV-90's 6.47 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-60 and CV-90 require?
The BTR-60 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 14 passengers compared to the CV-90's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-60 and CV-90?
The BTR-60 is armed with KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun while the CV-90 carries 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) gun as its main armament.