BTR-70 vs VAB
BTR-70 vs VAB at a glance — weight 11,500 vs 13,800 kg, top speed 80 vs 92 km/h, range 600 vs 1,000 km, crew 3 (+7 passengers) vs 2.
Specifications
|
BTR-70 |
VAB |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Russia |
🇫🇷 France |
| Category |
Armored Personnel Carrier |
Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type |
Armored personnel carrier |
6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer |
GAZ |
GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense |
| Number produced |
8,000 units |
5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
11.5 tons |
13.8 tons |
| Maximum speed |
80 km/h |
92 km/h |
| Operational range |
600 km |
1,000 km |
| Length |
7.54 m |
5.98 m |
| Width |
2.80 m |
2.49 m |
| Height |
2.32 m |
2.06 m |
| Crew |
3 (+7 passengers) |
2 |
Armament & Powertrain
|
BTR-70 |
VAB |
| Main armament |
14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) |
1 7.62mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon |
7.62 mm PKT machine gun |
-- |
| Engine |
2× gasoline ZMZ-4905, 120 hp (88.2 kW) each |
MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp |
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Which is faster, the BTR-70 or VAB?
The VAB is faster with a maximum road speed of 92 km/h compared to the BTR-70's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-70 or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the BTR-70's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-70 or VAB?
The VAB is heavier at 13.8 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-70's 11.5 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-70 or VAB?
The BTR-70 is longer at 7.54 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-70 and VAB require?
The BTR-70 requires a larger crew of 3, against 2 for the VAB.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-70 or VAB?
The BTR-70 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,000 units compared to 5,000 units of the VAB.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-70 and VAB?
The BTR-70 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.
