BTR-80 vs M-ATV
The BTR-80 and the M-ATV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant and Oshkosh Defense respectively. The BTR-80 weighs 13.6 tons vs 12.7 tons for the M-ATV. Top speed is 80 km/h for the BTR-80 vs 105 km/h for the M-ATV. Operational range is 600 km for the BTR-80 vs 510 km for the M-ATV. The BTR-80 is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, while the M-ATV carries a M2HB .50 cal machine gun. The BTR-80 has been produced in 5,000 units vs 8,722 for the M-ATV. The BTR-80 entered service 23 years before the M-ATV (1986 vs 2009).
| 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 |
| Introduced in 2009, the United States M-ATV is a tactical transport vehicle featuring a V-shaped hull designed to deflect underbody mine blasts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | MRAP Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Oshkosh Defense |
| Number produced | 8,722 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.5 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 | 12.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 105 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 510 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.27 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.70 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) |
| Engine | Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp |
| Main armament | M2HB .50 cal machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | Mk 19 grenade launcher |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-80 or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the BTR-80's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-80 or M-ATV?
The BTR-80 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M-ATV's 510 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-80 or M-ATV?
The BTR-80 is heavier at 13.6 tons combat weight compared to the M-ATV's 12.7 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-80 or M-ATV?
The BTR-80 is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the M-ATV's 6.27 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-80 and M-ATV require?
The M-ATV requires a larger crew of 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) compared to the BTR-80's 3 (+7 passengers) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-80 or M-ATV?
The M-ATV has been produced in greater numbers with 8,722 units compared to 5,000 units of the BTR-80.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-80 and M-ATV?
The BTR-80 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the M-ATV carries M2HB .50 cal machine gun as its main armament.