BTR-80 vs BTR-90

The BTR-80 and the BTR-90 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant and Arzamas respectively. The BTR-80 weighs 13.6 tons vs 20.9 tons for the BTR-90. Top speed is 80 km/h for the BTR-80 vs 100 km/h for the BTR-90. Operational range is 600 km for the BTR-80 vs 800 km for the BTR-90. The BTR-80 is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, while the BTR-90 carries a 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun.

The BTR-80 is a Soviet armored personnel carrier introduced in 1984, featuring an 8x8 wheeled amphibious chassis for troop transport and combat support.
Profile of BTR-80
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type 8x8 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer Arzamas Machine-Building Plant
Number produced 5,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Russian IFV, designed by Arzamas, never entered service despite development in the 1990s.
Profile of BTR-90
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Arzamas
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 13.6 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 80 km/h â—‰
Operational range 600 km â—‰
Length 7.70 m â—‰
Width 2.90 m â—‰
Height 2.41 m â—‰
Crew 3 (+7 passengers)
Engine KamAZ-7403 diesel, 260 hp
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT machine gun
Combat weight 20.9 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 100 km/h â—‰
Operational range 800 km â—‰
Length 8.00 m â—‰
Width 3.20 m â—‰
Height 3.00 m â—‰
Crew 3
Engine Diesel Engine with 510 hp
Main armament 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 PKTM 7.62mm coaxial machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-80 or BTR-90?
The BTR-90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the BTR-80's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-80 or BTR-90?
The BTR-90 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the BTR-80's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-80 or BTR-90?
The BTR-90 is heavier at 20.9 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-80's 13.6 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-80 or BTR-90?
The BTR-90 is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the BTR-80's 7.70 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-80 and BTR-90 require?
The BTR-80 requires a larger crew of 3 (+7 passengers) compared to the BTR-90's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-80 and BTR-90?
The BTR-80 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the BTR-90 carries 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun as its main armament.