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BTR-70 vs BTR-80

BTR-70 vs BTR-80 at a glance — weight 11,500 vs 13,600 kg, top speed 80 vs 80 km/h, range 600 vs 600 km, crew 3 (+7 passengers) vs 3 (+7 passengers).

BTR-70 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-70Full specs
BTR-80 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-80Full specs
Specifications
BTR-70 BTR-80
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armored personnel carrier 8x8 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer GAZ Arzamas Machine-Building Plant
Number produced 8,000 units 5,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 11.5 tons 13.6 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 80 km/h
Operational range 600 km 600 km
Length 7.54 m 7.70 m
Width 2.80 m 2.90 m
Height 2.32 m 2.41 m
Crew 3 (+7 passengers) 3 (+7 passengers)
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Armament & Powertrain
BTR-70 BTR-80
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT machine gun 7.62 mm PKT machine gun
Engine 2× gasoline ZMZ-4905, 120 hp (88.2 kW) each KamAZ-7403 diesel, 260 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-70 or BTR-80?
Both the BTR-70 and BTR-80 have a maximum road speed of 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-70 or BTR-80?
Both the BTR-70 and BTR-80 have an operational range of 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-70 or BTR-80?
The BTR-80 is heavier at 13.6 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-70's 11.5 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-70 or BTR-80?
The BTR-80 is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the BTR-70's 7.54 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-70 and BTR-80 require?
Both the BTR-70 and BTR-80 require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-70 or BTR-80?
The BTR-70 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,000 units compared to 5,000 units of the BTR-80.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-70 and BTR-80?
The BTR-70 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) while the BTR-80 carries 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun as its main armament.