BTR-80 vs CV-90
The BTR-80 and the CV-90 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant and Bofors respectively. The BTR-80 weighs 13.6 tons vs 26.0 tons for the CV-90. Top speed is 80 km/h for the BTR-80 vs 70 km/h for the CV-90. Operational range is 600 km for the BTR-80 vs 560 km for the CV-90. The BTR-80 is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, while the CV-90 carries a 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) 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. | |
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| 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 |
| Swedish IFV, designed by Bofors, features modular design adaptable for various combat roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Bofors |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $10 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 | 26.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 560 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.47 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.19 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Scania DSI 14 Diesel Engine with 550 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 Bofors 7.5mm machine gun (2100 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-80 or CV-90?
The BTR-80 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the CV-90's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-80 or CV-90?
The BTR-80 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the CV-90's 560 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-80 or CV-90?
The CV-90 is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-80's 13.6 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-80 or CV-90?
The BTR-80 is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the CV-90's 6.47 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-80 and CV-90 require?
The BTR-80 requires a larger crew of 3 (+7 passengers) compared to the CV-90's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-80 and CV-90?
The BTR-80 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the CV-90 carries 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) gun as its main armament.