BTR-60 vs GTK Boxer
The BTR-60 and the GTK Boxer are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by GAZ and ARTEC respectively. At 36.5 tons, the GTK Boxer is 3.5x the BTR-60's 10.3 tons. Top speed is 80 km/h for the BTR-60 vs 103 km/h for the GTK Boxer. Operational range is 500 km for the BTR-60 vs 1,050 km for the GTK Boxer. The BTR-60 is armed with a KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun, while the GTK Boxer carries a 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher. The BTR-60 has been produced in 25,000 units vs 472 for the GTK Boxer.
| 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 |
| German 8x8 armored personnel carrier, 472 units built, manufactured by ARTEC. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | ARTEC |
| Number produced | 472 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5 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 | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 103 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,050 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.93 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.37 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | Turbo-Diesel Engine with 710 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-60 or GTK Boxer?
The GTK Boxer is faster with a maximum road speed of 103 km/h compared to the BTR-60's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-60 or GTK Boxer?
The GTK Boxer has a longer operational range at 1,050 km compared to the BTR-60's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-60 or GTK Boxer?
The GTK Boxer is heavier at 36.5 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-60's 10.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-60 or GTK Boxer?
The GTK Boxer is longer at 7.93 meters compared to the BTR-60's 7.56 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-60 and GTK Boxer require?
The BTR-60 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 14 passengers compared to the GTK Boxer's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-60 or GTK Boxer?
The BTR-60 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 472 units of the GTK Boxer.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-60 and GTK Boxer?
The BTR-60 is armed with KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun while the GTK Boxer carries 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher as its main armament.