BTR-80 vs GTK Boxer
The BTR-80 and the GTK Boxer are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant and ARTEC respectively. At 36.5 tons, the GTK Boxer is 2.7x the BTR-80's 13.6 tons. Top speed is 80 km/h for the BTR-80 vs 103 km/h for the GTK Boxer. Operational range is 600 km for the BTR-80 vs 1,050 km for the GTK Boxer. The BTR-80 is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, while the GTK Boxer carries a 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher. The BTR-80 has been produced in 5,000 units vs 472 for the GTK Boxer.
| 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 |
| German 8x8 armored personnel carrier, 472 units built, manufactured by ARTEC. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | ARTEC |
| Number produced | 472 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5 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 | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 103 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,050 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.93 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.37 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | Turbo-Diesel Engine with 710 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-80 or GTK Boxer?
The GTK Boxer is faster with a maximum road speed of 103 km/h compared to the BTR-80's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-80 or GTK Boxer?
The GTK Boxer has a longer operational range at 1,050 km compared to the BTR-80's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-80 or GTK Boxer?
The GTK Boxer is heavier at 36.5 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-80's 13.6 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-80 or GTK Boxer?
The GTK Boxer is longer at 7.93 meters compared to the BTR-80's 7.70 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-80 and GTK Boxer require?
The BTR-80 requires a larger crew of 3 (+7 passengers) compared to the GTK Boxer's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-80 or GTK Boxer?
The BTR-80 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 472 units of the GTK Boxer.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-80 and GTK Boxer?
The BTR-80 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the GTK Boxer carries 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher as its main armament.