BTR-60 vs M2 / M3 Bradley
The BTR-60 and the M2 / M3 Bradley are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by GAZ and FMC respectively. At 22.9 tons, the M2 / M3 Bradley is 2.2x the BTR-60's 10.3 tons. Top speed is 80 km/h for the BTR-60 vs 66 km/h for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Operational range is 500 km for the BTR-60 vs 483 km for the M2 / M3 Bradley. The BTR-60 is armed with a KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun, while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries a 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun. The BTR-60 has been produced in 25,000 units vs 6,800 for the M2 / M3 Bradley.
| 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 IFV, over 6,800 units manufactured by FMC, provides armored transport and fire support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 6,800 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.4 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 | 22.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 483 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.55 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.57 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 TOW 2 double anti-tank launcher |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-60 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BTR-60 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-60 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BTR-60 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-60 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley is heavier at 22.9 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-60's 10.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-60 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BTR-60 is longer at 7.56 meters compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-60 and M2 / M3 Bradley require?
The BTR-60 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 14 passengers compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-60 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BTR-60 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 6,800 units of the M2 / M3 Bradley.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-60 and M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BTR-60 is armed with KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.