BTR-60 vs ERC-90 Sagaie

The BTR-60 and the ERC-90 Sagaie are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by GAZ and Panhard respectively. The BTR-60 weighs 10.3 tons vs 8.3 tons for the ERC-90 Sagaie. Top speed is 80 km/h for the BTR-60 vs 100 km/h for the ERC-90 Sagaie. Operational range is 500 km for the BTR-60 vs 730 km for the ERC-90 Sagaie. The BTR-60 is armed with a KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun, while the ERC-90 Sagaie carries a 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun. The BTR-60 has been produced in 25,000 units vs 300 for the ERC-90 Sagaie.

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.
Profile of BTR-60
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer GAZ
Number produced 25,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
French vehicle, 300 units built, designed as both a main battle tank and infantry fighting vehicle.
Profile of ERC-90 Sagaie
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Panhard
Number produced 300 units
Estimated unit price $-- 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 8.3 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 100 km/h â—‰
Operational range 730 km â—‰
Length 7.69 m â—‰
Width 2.49 m â—‰
Height 2.25 m â—‰
Crew 3
Engine V-6 Peugeot Petro Diesel Engine with 155 hp
Main armament 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NF-1 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-60 or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The ERC-90 Sagaie is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the BTR-60's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-60 or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The ERC-90 Sagaie has a longer operational range at 730 km compared to the BTR-60's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-60 or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The BTR-60 is heavier at 10.3 tons combat weight compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 8.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-60 or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The ERC-90 Sagaie is longer at 7.69 meters compared to the BTR-60's 7.56 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-60 and ERC-90 Sagaie require?
The BTR-60 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 14 passengers compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-60 or ERC-90 Sagaie?
The BTR-60 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 300 units of the ERC-90 Sagaie.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-60 and ERC-90 Sagaie?
The BTR-60 is armed with KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun while the ERC-90 Sagaie carries 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun as its main armament.