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BTR-60 vs ZSD-89

BTR-60 vs ZSD-89 at a glance — weight 10,300 vs 14,300 kg, top speed 80 vs 66 km/h, range 500 vs 500 km, crew 3 crew + 14 passengers vs 2 (commander and driver), 13 passengers.

BTR-60 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-60
ZSD-89 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇨🇳 ZSD-89
Specifications
BTR-60 ZSD-89
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armoured personnel carrier Armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer GAZ Norinco
Number produced 25,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 10.3 tons 14.3 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range 500 km 500 km
Length 7.56 m 6.15 m
Width 2.83 m 3.13 m
Height 2.31 m 2.59 m
Crew 3 crew + 14 passengers 2 (commander and driver), 13 passengers
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BTR-60 ZSD-89
Main armament KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun QJC88 12.7 mm heavy machine gun
Secondary weapon PKT 7.62 mm tank machine gun --
Engine two six-cylinder gasoline GAZ-49B engines (180 hp combined) Deutz BF8L 413F air-cooled diesel
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-60 or ZSD-89?
The BTR-60 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the ZSD-89's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-60 or ZSD-89?
The ZSD-89 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the BTR-60's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-60 or ZSD-89?
The ZSD-89 is heavier at 14.3 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-60's 10.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-60 or ZSD-89?
The BTR-60 is longer at 7.56 meters compared to the ZSD-89's 6.15 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-60 and ZSD-89 require?
The BTR-60 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 14 passengers compared to the ZSD-89's 2 (commander and driver), 13 passengers crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-60 and ZSD-89?
The BTR-60 is armed with KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun while the ZSD-89 carries QJC88 12.7 mm heavy machine gun as its main armament.