BTR-60 vs M-ATV

The BTR-60 and the M-ATV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by GAZ and Oshkosh Defense respectively. The BTR-60 weighs 10.3 tons vs 12.7 tons for the M-ATV. Top speed is 80 km/h for the BTR-60 vs 105 km/h for the M-ATV. Operational range is 500 km for the BTR-60 vs 510 km for the M-ATV. The BTR-60 is armed with a KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun, while the M-ATV carries a M2HB .50 cal machine gun. The BTR-60 has been produced in 25,000 units vs 8,722 for the M-ATV. The BTR-60 entered service 49 years before the M-ATV (1960 vs 2009).

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
Introduced in 2009, the United States M-ATV is a tactical transport vehicle featuring a V-shaped hull designed to deflect underbody mine blasts.
Profile of M-ATV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type MRAP Vehicle
Manufacturer Oshkosh Defense
Number produced 8,722 units
Estimated unit price $0.5 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 12.7 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 105 km/h â—‰
Operational range 510 km â—‰
Length 6.27 m â—‰
Width 2.49 m â—‰
Height 2.70 m â—‰
Crew 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers)
Engine Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-60 or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the BTR-60's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-60 or M-ATV?
The M-ATV has a longer operational range at 510 km compared to the BTR-60's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-60 or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is heavier at 12.7 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-60's 10.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-60 or M-ATV?
The BTR-60 is longer at 7.56 meters compared to the M-ATV's 6.27 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-60 and M-ATV require?
The M-ATV requires a larger crew of 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) compared to the BTR-60's 3 crew + 14 passengers crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-60 or M-ATV?
The BTR-60 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 8,722 units of the M-ATV.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-60 and M-ATV?
The BTR-60 is armed with KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun while the M-ATV carries M2HB .50 cal machine gun as its main armament.