BTR-60 vs DAF YP-408
The BTR-60 and the DAF YP-408 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by GAZ and DAF respectively. The BTR-60 weighs 10.3 tons vs 12.0 tons for the DAF YP-408. Top speed is 80 km/h for the BTR-60 vs 82 km/h for the DAF YP-408. Operational range is 500 km for the BTR-60 vs 500 km for the DAF YP-408. The BTR-60 is armed with a KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun, while the DAF YP-408 carries a 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun. The BTR-60 has been produced in 25,000 units vs 755 for the DAF YP-408.
| 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 |
| Dutch APC, 755 units built, used a H-drive configuration with four driven wheels on each side. | |
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| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | DAF |
| Number produced | 755 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 12.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 82 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.23 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.37 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | DAF DS 575 6-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 165 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-60 or DAF YP-408?
The DAF YP-408 is faster with a maximum road speed of 82 km/h compared to the BTR-60's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-60 or DAF YP-408?
The DAF YP-408 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the BTR-60's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-60 or DAF YP-408?
The DAF YP-408 is heavier at 12.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-60's 10.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-60 or DAF YP-408?
The BTR-60 is longer at 7.56 meters compared to the DAF YP-408's 6.23 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-60 and DAF YP-408 require?
The BTR-60 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 14 passengers compared to the DAF YP-408's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-60 or DAF YP-408?
The BTR-60 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 755 units of the DAF YP-408.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-60 and DAF YP-408?
The BTR-60 is armed with KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun while the DAF YP-408 carries 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.