BTR-60 vs M113
The BTR-60 and the M113 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by GAZ and FMC respectively. The BTR-60 weighs 10.3 tons vs 11.3 tons for the M113. Top speed is 80 km/h for the BTR-60 vs 61 km/h for the M113. Operational range is 500 km for the BTR-60 vs 480 km for the M113. The BTR-60 is armed with a KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun, while the M113 carries a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun. The BTR-60 has been produced in 25,000 units vs 80,000 for the M113.
| 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 APC, over 80,000 units built, widely used in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 80,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 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 | 11.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 2.52 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.85 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-60 or M113?
The BTR-60 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-60 or M113?
The BTR-60 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-60 or M113?
The M113 is heavier at 11.3 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-60's 10.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-60 or M113?
The BTR-60 is longer at 7.56 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-60 and M113 require?
The BTR-60 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 14 passengers compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-60 or M113?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 25,000 units of the BTR-60.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-60 and M113?
The BTR-60 is armed with KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun while the M113 carries 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.