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BTR-70 vs UR-416

BTR-70 vs UR-416 at a glance — weight 11,500 vs 7,600 kg, top speed 80 vs 85 km/h, range 600 vs 700 km, crew — vs —.

BTR-70 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-70
UR-416 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇩🇪 UR-416
Specifications
BTR-70 UR-416
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armored personnel carrier Armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer GAZ Thyssen Henschel
Number produced 8,000 units 1,030 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 11.5 tons 7.6 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 85 km/h
Operational range 600 km 700 km
Length 7.54 m 5.21 m
Width 2.80 m 2.25 m
Height 2.32 m 2.52 m
Crew 3 (+7 passengers) 2 + 8 infantry
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BTR-70 UR-416
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) Light machine gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT machine gun 20mm gun turret (optional)
Engine 2× gasoline ZMZ-4905, 120 hp (88.2 kW) each Daimler-Benz OM352 turbo diesel, 120 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-70 or UR-416?
The UR-416 is faster with a maximum road speed of 85 km/h compared to the BTR-70's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-70 or UR-416?
The UR-416 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the BTR-70's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-70 or UR-416?
The BTR-70 is heavier at 11.5 tons combat weight compared to the UR-416's 7.6 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-70 or UR-416?
The BTR-70 is longer at 7.54 meters compared to the UR-416's 5.21 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-70 and UR-416 require?
The BTR-70 requires a larger crew of 3 (+7 passengers) compared to the UR-416's 2 + 8 infantry crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-70 or UR-416?
The BTR-70 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,000 units compared to 1,030 units of the UR-416.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-70 and UR-416?
The BTR-70 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) while the UR-416 carries Light machine gun as its main armament.