BTR-60 vs VAB
Overview
The BTR-60 and the VAB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by GAZ and GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense respectively.
The BTR-60 weighs 10.3 tons vs 13.8 tons for the VAB. Top speed is 80 km/h for the BTR-60 vs 92 km/h for the VAB. Operational range is 500 km for the BTR-60 vs 1,000 km for the VAB. The BTR-60 is armed with a KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun, while the VAB carries a 1 7.62mm machine gun.
The BTR-60 has been produced in 25,000 units vs 5,000 for the VAB.
| 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 |
| French 6x6 armored personnel carrier, with 5000 units built, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Renault Trucks Defense. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 10.3 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.56 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.83 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.31 m ◉ |
| 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 | 13.8 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 92 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Length | 5.98 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.49 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.06 m ◉ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp |
| Main armament | 1 7.62mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-60 or VAB?
The VAB is faster with a maximum road speed of 92 km/h compared to the BTR-60's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-60 or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the BTR-60's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-60 or VAB?
The VAB is heavier at 13.8 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-60's 10.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-60 or VAB?
The BTR-60 is longer at 7.56 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-60 and VAB require?
The BTR-60 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 14 passengers compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-60 or VAB?
The BTR-60 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 5,000 units of the VAB.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-60 and VAB?
The BTR-60 is armed with KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.