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BTR-70 vs DAF YP-408

BTR-70 vs DAF YP-408 at a glance — weight 11,500 vs 12,000 kg, top speed 80 vs 82 km/h, range 600 vs 500 km, crew — vs 2.

BTR-70 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-70
DAF YP-408 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇳🇱 DAF YP-408
Specifications
BTR-70 DAF YP-408
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armored personnel carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer GAZ DAF
Number produced 8,000 units 755 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 11.5 tons 12.0 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 82 km/h
Operational range 600 km 500 km
Length 7.54 m 6.23 m
Width 2.80 m 2.40 m
Height 2.32 m 2.37 m
Crew 3 (+7 passengers) 2
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BTR-70 DAF YP-408
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT machine gun --
Engine 2× gasoline ZMZ-4905, 120 hp (88.2 kW) each DAF DS 575 6-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 165 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-70 or DAF YP-408?
The DAF YP-408 is faster with a maximum road speed of 82 km/h compared to the BTR-70's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-70 or DAF YP-408?
The BTR-70 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the DAF YP-408's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-70 or DAF YP-408?
The DAF YP-408 is heavier at 12.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-70's 11.5 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-70 or DAF YP-408?
The BTR-70 is longer at 7.54 meters compared to the DAF YP-408's 6.23 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-70 and DAF YP-408 require?
The BTR-70 requires a larger crew of 3 (+7 passengers) compared to the DAF YP-408's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-70 or DAF YP-408?
The BTR-70 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,000 units compared to 755 units of the DAF YP-408.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-70 and DAF YP-408?
The BTR-70 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) while the DAF YP-408 carries 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.