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BTR-82A vs Eitan

BTR-82A vs Eitan at a glance — weight 15,400 vs 35,000 kg, top speed 90 vs 90 km/h, range 600 vs 1,000 km, crew 3 (+7 passengers) vs 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator).

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Specifications
BTR-82A Eitan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Amphibious armored personnel carrier Armoured fighting vehicle
Manufacturer Arzamas Machine-Building Plant Oshkosh
Number produced 5,000 units 110 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $3 million
Combat weight 15.4 tons 35.0 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 600 km 1,000 km
Length 7.70 m 8.00 m
Width 2.90 m 3.00 m
Height 2.41 m 3.00 m
Crew 3 (+7 passengers) 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator)
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Armament & Powertrain
BTR-82A Eitan
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun
Secondary weapon 30 mm 2A72 autocannon Pintle-mounted 7.62mm NATO machine gun
Engine diesel KamAZ-7403 260 hp (190 kW) MTU 6V890 diesel engine 750 PS (552 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-82A or Eitan?
Both the BTR-82A and Eitan have a maximum road speed of 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-82A or Eitan?
The Eitan has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the BTR-82A's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-82A or Eitan?
The Eitan is heavier at 35.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-82A's 15.4 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-82A or Eitan?
The Eitan is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the BTR-82A's 7.70 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-82A and Eitan require?
Both the BTR-82A and Eitan require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-82A or Eitan?
The BTR-82A has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 110 units of the Eitan.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-82A and Eitan?
The BTR-82A is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the Eitan carries Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun as its main armament.