BTR-82A vs Freccia
The BTR-82A and the Freccia are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant and Iveco Defence Vehicles and OTO Melara respectively. At 31.5 tons, the Freccia is 2.0x the BTR-82A's 15.4 tons. Top speed is 90 km/h for the BTR-82A vs 110 km/h for the Freccia. Operational range is 600 km for the BTR-82A vs 800 km for the Freccia. The BTR-82A is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, while the Freccia carries a KBA 25 mm autocannon. The BTR-82A has been produced in 5,000 units vs 283 for the Freccia. The BTR-82A entered service 22 years before the Freccia (1986 vs 2008).
| 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 |
| Italian APC/IFV, entered service in 2008, manufactured jointly by Iveco and OTO Melara. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Iveco Defence Vehicles and OTO Melara |
| Number produced | 283 units |
| Estimated unit price | $6.5 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 | 31.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.56 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.99 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.18 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 + 8 |
| Engine | Iveco 8262, 550 hp (410 kW) |
| Main armament | KBA 25 mm autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | Spike LR anti-tank missiles |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-82A or Freccia?
The Freccia is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the BTR-82A's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-82A or Freccia?
The Freccia has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the BTR-82A's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-82A or Freccia?
The Freccia is heavier at 31.5 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-82A's 15.4 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-82A or Freccia?
The Freccia is longer at 8.56 meters compared to the BTR-82A's 7.70 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-82A and Freccia require?
The Freccia requires a larger crew of 3 + 8 compared to the BTR-82A's 3 (+7 passengers) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-82A or Freccia?
The BTR-82A has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 283 units of the Freccia.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-82A and Freccia?
The BTR-82A is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the Freccia carries KBA 25 mm autocannon as its main armament.