BTR-60 vs M113

Overview

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.
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 APC, over 80,000 units built, widely used in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts.
Profile of M113
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 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 11.3 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 61 km/h β—‰
Operational range 480 km β—‰
Length 2.52 m β—‰
Width 2.70 m β—‰
Height 1.85 m β—‰
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.