BTR-60 vs Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)
The BTR-60 and the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by GAZ and General Dynamics Land Systems respectively. At 38.0 tons, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is 3.7x the BTR-60's 10.3 tons. Top speed is 80 km/h for the BTR-60 vs 72 km/h for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV). Operational range is 500 km for the BTR-60 vs 523 km for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV). The BTR-60 is armed with a KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun, while the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) carries a 1 Mk-44 40mm gun. The BTR-60 has been produced in 25,000 units vs 573 for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV).
| 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. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armoured personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | GAZ |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American amphibious APC, 573 units built, designed for ship-to-shore transport of Marine Corps infantry. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Land Systems |
| Number produced | 573 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 523 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.67 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.28 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | MTU MT 883 Ka-523 Diesel Engine with 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mk-44 40mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-60 or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The BTR-60 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)'s 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-60 or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) has a longer operational range at 523 km compared to the BTR-60's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-60 or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-60's 10.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-60 or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is longer at 10.67 meters compared to the BTR-60's 7.56 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-60 and Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) require?
The BTR-60 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 14 passengers compared to the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)'s 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-60 or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The BTR-60 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 573 units of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV).
What are the main armaments of the BTR-60 and Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The BTR-60 is armed with KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun while the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) carries 1 Mk-44 40mm gun as its main armament.