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BTR-80 vs BTR-82A

BTR-80 vs BTR-82A at a glance — weight 13,600 vs 15,400 kg, top speed 80 vs 90 km/h, range 600 vs 600 km, crew — vs —.

BTR-80 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-80
BTR-82A armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-82A
Specifications
BTR-80 BTR-82A
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type 8x8 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier Amphibious armored personnel carrier
Manufacturer Arzamas Machine-Building Plant Arzamas Machine-Building Plant
Number produced 5,000 units 5,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 13.6 tons 15.4 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 600 km 600 km
Length 7.70 m 7.70 m
Width 2.90 m 2.90 m
Height 2.41 m 2.41 m
Crew 3 (+7 passengers) 3 (+7 passengers)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BTR-80 BTR-82A
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT machine gun 30 mm 2A72 autocannon
Engine KamAZ-7403 diesel, 260 hp diesel KamAZ-7403 260 hp (190 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-80 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-82A is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the BTR-80's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-80 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-82A has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the BTR-80's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-80 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-82A is heavier at 15.4 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-80's 13.6 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-80 or BTR-82A?
The BTR-82A is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the BTR-80's 7.70 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-80 and BTR-82A require?
Both the BTR-80 and BTR-82A require a crew of 3 (+7 passengers).
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-80 or BTR-82A?
Both the BTR-80 and BTR-82A have been produced in equal numbers with 5,000 units each.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-80 and BTR-82A?
The BTR-80 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the BTR-82A carries 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun as its main armament.