BTR-60 vs IAV Stryker

Overview

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.
Profile of BTR-60
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί 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.
Profile of IAV Stryker
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 β—‰
Maximum speed 80 km/h β—‰
Operational range 500 km β—‰
Length 7.56 m β—‰
Width 2.83 m β—‰
Height 2.31 m β—‰
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 β—‰
Maximum speed 97 km/h β—‰
Operational range 500 km β—‰
Length 6.99 m β—‰
Width 2.72 m β—‰
Height 2.64 m β—‰
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

Performance Radar Chart

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.