BTR-80 vs VAB
The BTR-80 and the VAB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant and GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense respectively. The BTR-80 weighs 13.6 tons vs 13.8 tons for the VAB. Top speed is 80 km/h for the BTR-80 vs 92 km/h for the VAB. Operational range is 600 km for the BTR-80 vs 1,000 km for the VAB. The BTR-80 is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, while the VAB carries a 1 7.62mm machine gun. The BTR-80 has been produced in 5,000 units vs 5,000 for the VAB.
| The BTR-80 is a Soviet armored personnel carrier introduced in 1984, featuring an 8x8 wheeled amphibious chassis for troop transport and combat support. | |
| 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 |
| French 6x6 armored personnel carrier, with 5000 units built, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Renault Trucks Defense. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 13.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 92 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.98 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.06 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp |
| Main armament | 1 7.62mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-80 or VAB?
The VAB is faster with a maximum road speed of 92 km/h compared to the BTR-80's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-80 or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the BTR-80's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-80 or VAB?
The VAB is heavier at 13.8 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-80's 13.6 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-80 or VAB?
The BTR-80 is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-80 and VAB require?
The BTR-80 requires a larger crew of 3 (+7 passengers) compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-80 or VAB?
Both the BTR-80 and VAB have been produced in equal numbers with 5,000 units each.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-80 and VAB?
The BTR-80 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.