BTR-80 vs M2 / M3 Bradley
The BTR-80 and the M2 / M3 Bradley are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant and FMC respectively. The BTR-80 weighs 13.6 tons vs 22.9 tons for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Top speed is 80 km/h for the BTR-80 vs 66 km/h for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Operational range is 600 km for the BTR-80 vs 483 km for the M2 / M3 Bradley. The BTR-80 is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries a 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun. The BTR-80 has been produced in 5,000 units vs 6,800 for the M2 / M3 Bradley.
| 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 |
| American IFV, over 6,800 units manufactured by FMC, provides armored transport and fire support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 6,800 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.4 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 | 22.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 483 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.55 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.57 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 TOW 2 double anti-tank launcher |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-80 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BTR-80 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-80 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BTR-80 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-80 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley is heavier at 22.9 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-80's 13.6 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-80 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BTR-80 is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-80 and M2 / M3 Bradley require?
The BTR-80 requires a larger crew of 3 (+7 passengers) compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-80 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley has been produced in greater numbers with 6,800 units compared to 5,000 units of the BTR-80.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-80 and M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BTR-80 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.