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BTR-70 vs BTR-82A

BTR-70 vs BTR-82A at a glance β€” weight 11,500 vs 15,400 kg, top speed 80 vs 90 km/h, range 600 vs 600 km, crew 3 (+7 passengers) vs 3 (+7 passengers).

BTR-70 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί BTR-70Full specs
BTR-82A armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί BTR-82AFull specs
Specifications
BTR-70 BTR-82A
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armored personnel carrier Amphibious 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 15.4 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 90 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-82A
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 30 mm 2A72 autocannon
Engine 2Γ— gasoline ZMZ-4905, 120 hp (88.2 kW) each diesel KamAZ-7403 260 hp (190 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-70 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-82A is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the BTR-70's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-70 or BTR-82A?
Both the BTR-70 and BTR-82A have an operational range of 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-70 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-82A is heavier at 15.4 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-70's 11.5 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-70 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-82A 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-82A require?
Both the BTR-70 and BTR-82A require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-70 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-70 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,000 units compared to 5,000 units of the BTR-82A.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-70 and BTR-82A?
The BTR-70 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) while the BTR-82A carries 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun as its main armament.