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. | |
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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 |
| Introduced in 2009, the United States M-ATV is a tactical transport vehicle featuring a V-shaped hull designed to deflect underbody mine blasts. | |
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| 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.