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BTR-80 vs WZ-551

BTR-80 vs WZ-551 at a glance — weight 13,600 vs 15,800 kg, top speed 80 vs 90 km/h, range 600 vs 800 km, crew — vs —.

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🇷🇺 BTR-80
Specifications
BTR-80 WZ-551
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type 8x8 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Arzamas Machine-Building Plant Norinco
Number produced 5,000 units 3,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 13.6 tons 15.8 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 600 km 800 km
Length 7.70 m 6.63 m
Width 2.90 m 2.80 m
Height 2.41 m 2.80 m
Crew 3 (+7 passengers) 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BTR-80 WZ-551
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT machine gun Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
Engine KamAZ-7403 diesel, 260 hp Deutz BF8L413F 8-cylinder, turbo-charged, air-cooled diesel, 320 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-80 or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the BTR-80's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-80 or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the BTR-80's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-80 or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is heavier at 15.8 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-80's 13.6 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-80 or WZ-551?
The BTR-80 is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the WZ-551's 6.63 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-80 and WZ-551 require?
The WZ-551 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers compared to the BTR-80's 3 (+7 passengers) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-80 or WZ-551?
The BTR-80 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 3,000 units of the WZ-551.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-80 and WZ-551?
The BTR-80 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the WZ-551 carries ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon as its main armament.