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BTR-70 vs Nimr II

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Specifications
BTR-70 Nimr II
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armored personnel carrier High Mobility Tactical Vehicle
Manufacturer GAZ NIMR Automotive
Number produced 8,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 11.5 tons 6.7 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 135 km/h
Operational range 600 km 800 km
Length 7.54 m 5.19 m
Width 2.80 m 2.30 m
Height 2.32 m 2.21 m
Crew 3 (+7 passengers) 2 + 6 soldiers
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Armament & Powertrain
BTR-70 Nimr II
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) Remote-controlled weapon station (up to 12.7 mm machine gun)
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT machine gun --
Engine 2× gasoline ZMZ-4905, 120 hp (88.2 kW) each Cummins ISBe 320 Diesel Engine with 320 hp

Overview

The BTR-70 and the Nimr II are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by GAZ and NIMR Automotive respectively.

The BTR-70 weighs 11.5 tons vs 6.7 tons for the Nimr II. Top speed is 80 km/h for the BTR-70 vs 135 km/h for the Nimr II. Operational range is 600 km for the BTR-70 vs 800 km for the Nimr II. The BTR-70 is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK), while the Nimr II carries a Remote-controlled weapon station (up to 12.7 mm machine gun).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-70 or Nimr II?
The Nimr II is faster with a maximum road speed of 135 km/h compared to the BTR-70's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-70 or Nimr II?
The Nimr II has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the BTR-70's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-70 or Nimr II?
The BTR-70 is heavier at 11.5 tons combat weight compared to the Nimr II's 6.7 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-70 or Nimr II?
The BTR-70 is longer at 7.54 meters compared to the Nimr II's 5.19 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-70 and Nimr II require?
The BTR-70 requires a larger crew of 3 (+7 passengers) compared to the Nimr II's 2 + 6 soldiers crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-70 and Nimr II?
The BTR-70 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) while the Nimr II carries Remote-controlled weapon station (up to 12.7 mm machine gun) as its main armament.