BTR-82A vs Griffon
The BTR-82A and the Griffon are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant and Arquus / Nexter / Thales respectively. The BTR-82A weighs 15.4 tons vs 24.5 tons for the Griffon. Top speed is 90 km/h for the BTR-82A vs 90 km/h for the Griffon. Operational range is 600 km for the BTR-82A vs 800 km for the Griffon. The BTR-82A is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, while the Griffon carries a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun. The BTR-82A has been produced in 5,000 units vs 575 for the Griffon. The BTR-82A entered service 33 years before the Griffon (1986 vs 2019).
| 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 |
| French APC, entering service in 2019, designed in several variants for diverse mission sets. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Multirole armoured personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | Arquus / Nexter / Thales |
| Number produced | 575 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.1 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 | 24.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.58 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.54 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.60 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) |
| Engine | Renault 400 ch (300kW) |
| Main armament | 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 40 mm LGA |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-82A or Griffon?
The Griffon is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the BTR-82A's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-82A or Griffon?
The Griffon has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the BTR-82A's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-82A or Griffon?
The Griffon is heavier at 24.5 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-82A's 15.4 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-82A or Griffon?
The BTR-82A is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the Griffon's 7.58 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-82A and Griffon require?
The BTR-82A requires a larger crew of 3 (+7 passengers) compared to the Griffon's 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-82A or Griffon?
The BTR-82A has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 575 units of the Griffon.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-82A and Griffon?
The BTR-82A is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the Griffon carries 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun as its main armament.