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BTR-82A vs Iveco Freccia

BTR-82A armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-82A
Iveco Freccia armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Iveco Freccia
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Specifications
BTR-82A Iveco Freccia
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Amphibious armored personnel carrier Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Arzamas Machine-Building Plant Iveco Defence Vehicles and OTO Melara
Number produced 5,000 units 283 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $6.5 million
Combat weight 15.4 tons 31.5 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 110 km/h
Operational range 600 km 800 km
Length 7.70 m 8.56 m
Width 2.90 m 2.99 m
Height 2.41 m 3.18 m
Crew 3 (+7 passengers) 3 + 8
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Armament & Powertrain
BTR-82A Iveco Freccia
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun KBA 25 mm autocannon
Secondary weapon 30 mm 2A72 autocannon Spike LR anti-tank missiles
Engine diesel KamAZ-7403 260 hp (190 kW) Iveco 8262, 550 hp (410 kW)

Overview

The BTR-82A and the Iveco 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 Iveco 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 Iveco Freccia. Operational range is 600 km for the BTR-82A vs 800 km for the Iveco Freccia. The BTR-82A is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, while the Iveco Freccia carries a KBA 25 mm autocannon.

The BTR-82A has been produced in 5,000 units vs 283 for the Iveco Freccia. The Iveco Freccia entered service 5 years before the BTR-82A (2008 vs 2013).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-82A or Iveco Freccia?
The Iveco 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 Iveco Freccia?
The Iveco Freccia has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the BTR-82A's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-82A or Iveco Freccia?
The Iveco 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 Iveco Freccia?
The Iveco 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 Iveco Freccia require?
The Iveco 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 Iveco Freccia?
The BTR-82A has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 283 units of the Iveco Freccia.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-82A and Iveco Freccia?
The BTR-82A is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the Iveco Freccia carries KBA 25 mm autocannon as its main armament.