BTR-82A vs Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)
The BTR-82A and the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant and General Dynamics Land Systems respectively. At 38.0 tons, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is 2.5x the BTR-82A's 15.4 tons. Top speed is 90 km/h for the BTR-82A vs 72 km/h for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV). Operational range is 600 km for the BTR-82A vs 523 km for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV). The BTR-82A is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, while the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) carries a 1 Mk-44 40mm gun. The BTR-82A has been produced in 5,000 units vs 573 for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV).
| Russian APC, entered service in 1986, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Amphibious armored personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | Arzamas Machine-Building Plant |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American amphibious APC, 573 units built, designed for ship-to-shore transport of Marine Corps infantry. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Land Systems |
| Number produced | 573 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 15.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 90 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 | diesel KamAZ-7403 260 hp (190 kW) |
| Main armament | 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 30 mm 2A72 autocannon |
| Combat weight | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 523 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.67 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.28 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | MTU MT 883 Ka-523 Diesel Engine with 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mk-44 40mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-82A or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The BTR-82A is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)'s 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-82A or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The BTR-82A has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)'s 523 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-82A or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-82A's 15.4 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-82A or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is longer at 10.67 meters compared to the BTR-82A's 7.70 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-82A and Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) require?
The BTR-82A requires a larger crew of 3 (+7 passengers) compared to the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)'s 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-82A or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The BTR-82A has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 573 units of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV).
What are the main armaments of the BTR-82A and Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)?
The BTR-82A is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) carries 1 Mk-44 40mm gun as its main armament.