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BTR-80 vs K200

BTR-80 vs K200 at a glance — weight 13,600 vs 13,200 kg, top speed 80 vs 70 km/h, range 600 vs 480 km, crew 3 (+7 passengers) vs 3 + 9 passengers.

BTR-80 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-80Full specs
K200 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K200Full specs
Specifications
BTR-80 K200
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type 8x8 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier Armored personnel carrier
Manufacturer Arzamas Machine-Building Plant Hanwha Aerospace
Number produced 5,000 units 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $1.4 million
Combat weight 13.6 tons 13.2 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 600 km 480 km
Length 7.70 m 5.49 m
Width 2.90 m 2.85 m
Height 2.41 m 2.52 m
Crew 3 (+7 passengers) 3 + 9 passengers
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BTR-80 K200
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun 1 x M2 machine gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT machine gun 1 x M60 or K12 machine gun
Engine KamAZ-7403 diesel, 260 hp Daewoo/MAN D2848T 350 hp (261 kW) at 2,300 rpm
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-80 or K200?
The BTR-80 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the K200's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-80 or K200?
The BTR-80 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the K200's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-80 or K200?
The BTR-80 is heavier at 13.6 tons combat weight compared to the K200's 13.2 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-80 or K200?
The BTR-80 is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the K200's 5.49 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-80 and K200 require?
Both the BTR-80 and K200 require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-80 or K200?
The BTR-80 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 2,500 units of the K200.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-80 and K200?
The BTR-80 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the K200 carries 1 x M2 machine gun as its main armament.