BTR-60 vs IAV Stryker
The BTR-60 and the IAV Stryker are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by GAZ and General Motors respectively. The BTR-60 weighs 10.3 tons vs 17.3 tons for the IAV Stryker. Top speed is 80 km/h for the BTR-60 vs 97 km/h for the IAV Stryker. Operational range is 500 km for the BTR-60 vs 500 km for the IAV Stryker. The BTR-60 is armed with a KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun, while the IAV Stryker carries a 1 M-2 HB 12.7mm machine gun. The BTR-60 has been produced in 25,000 units vs 1,000 for the IAV Stryker.
| 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 |
| American armored personnel carrier, manufactured by General Motors, has over 1000 units built. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Number produced | 1,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.9 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 | 17.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 97 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.72 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.64 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 350 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M-2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-60 or IAV Stryker?
The IAV Stryker is faster with a maximum road speed of 97 km/h compared to the BTR-60's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-60 or IAV Stryker?
The IAV Stryker has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the BTR-60's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-60 or IAV Stryker?
The IAV Stryker is heavier at 17.3 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-60's 10.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-60 or IAV Stryker?
The BTR-60 is longer at 7.56 meters compared to the IAV Stryker's 6.99 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-60 and IAV Stryker require?
The BTR-60 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 14 passengers compared to the IAV Stryker's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-60 or IAV Stryker?
The BTR-60 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the IAV Stryker.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-60 and IAV Stryker?
The BTR-60 is armed with KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun while the IAV Stryker carries 1 M-2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.