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BTR-70 vs M113

BTR-70 vs M113 at a glance — weight 11,500 vs 11,343 kg, top speed 80 vs 61 km/h, range 600 vs 480 km, crew 3 (+7 passengers) vs 2.

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Specifications
BTR-70 M113
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armored personnel carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer GAZ FMC
Number produced 8,000 units 80,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.6 million
Combat weight 11.5 tons 11.3 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 61 km/h
Operational range 600 km 480 km
Length 7.54 m 2.52 m
Width 2.80 m 2.70 m
Height 2.32 m 1.85 m
Crew 3 (+7 passengers) 2
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Armament & Powertrain
BTR-70 M113
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT machine gun 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun
Engine 2× gasoline ZMZ-4905, 120 hp (88.2 kW) each General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-70 or M113?
The BTR-70 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-70 or M113?
The BTR-70 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-70 or M113?
The BTR-70 is heavier at 11.5 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-70 or M113?
The BTR-70 is longer at 7.54 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-70 and M113 require?
The BTR-70 requires a larger crew of 3, against 2 for the M113.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-70 or M113?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 8,000 units of the BTR-70.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-70 and M113?
The BTR-70 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) while the M113 carries 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.