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BTR-70 vs ZSD-89

BTR-70 vs ZSD-89 at a glance — weight 11,500 vs 14,300 kg, top speed 80 vs 66 km/h, range 600 vs 500 km, crew 3 (+7 passengers) vs 2 (commander and driver), 13 passengers.

BTR-70 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
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ZSD-89 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇨🇳 ZSD-89Full specs
Specifications
BTR-70 ZSD-89
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armored personnel carrier Armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer GAZ Norinco
Number produced 8,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 11.5 tons 14.3 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range 600 km 500 km
Length 7.54 m 6.15 m
Width 2.80 m 3.13 m
Height 2.32 m 2.59 m
Crew 3 (+7 passengers) 2 (commander and driver), 13 passengers
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Armament & Powertrain
BTR-70 ZSD-89
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) QJC88 12.7 mm heavy machine gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT machine gun --
Engine 2× gasoline ZMZ-4905, 120 hp (88.2 kW) each Deutz BF8L 413F air-cooled diesel
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-70 or ZSD-89?
The BTR-70 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the ZSD-89's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-70 or ZSD-89?
The BTR-70 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the ZSD-89's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-70 or ZSD-89?
The ZSD-89 is heavier at 14.3 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-70's 11.5 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-70 or ZSD-89?
The BTR-70 is longer at 7.54 meters compared to the ZSD-89's 6.15 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-70 and ZSD-89 require?
The BTR-70 requires a larger crew of 3, against 2 for the ZSD-89.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-70 and ZSD-89?
The BTR-70 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) while the ZSD-89 carries QJC88 12.7 mm heavy machine gun as its main armament.