BTR-82A vs M-ATV

The BTR-82A and the M-ATV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant and Oshkosh Defense respectively. The BTR-82A weighs 15.4 tons vs 12.7 tons for the M-ATV. Top speed is 90 km/h for the BTR-82A vs 105 km/h for the M-ATV. Operational range is 600 km for the BTR-82A vs 510 km for the M-ATV. The BTR-82A is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, while the M-ATV carries a M2HB .50 cal machine gun. The BTR-82A has been produced in 5,000 units vs 8,722 for the M-ATV. The BTR-82A entered service 23 years before the M-ATV (1986 vs 2009).

Russian APC, entered service in 1986, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant.
Profile of BTR-82A
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
Introduced in 2009, the United States M-ATV is a tactical transport vehicle featuring a V-shaped hull designed to deflect underbody mine blasts.
Profile of M-ATV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type MRAP Vehicle
Manufacturer Oshkosh Defense
Number produced 8,722 units
Estimated unit price $0.5 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 12.7 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 105 km/h â—‰
Operational range 510 km â—‰
Length 6.27 m â—‰
Width 2.49 m â—‰
Height 2.70 m â—‰
Crew 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers)
Engine Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-82A or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the BTR-82A's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-82A or M-ATV?
The BTR-82A has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M-ATV's 510 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-82A or M-ATV?
The BTR-82A is heavier at 15.4 tons combat weight compared to the M-ATV's 12.7 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-82A or M-ATV?
The BTR-82A is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the M-ATV's 6.27 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-82A and M-ATV require?
The M-ATV requires a larger crew of 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) compared to the BTR-82A's 3 (+7 passengers) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-82A or M-ATV?
The M-ATV has been produced in greater numbers with 8,722 units compared to 5,000 units of the BTR-82A.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-82A and M-ATV?
The BTR-82A is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the M-ATV carries M2HB .50 cal machine gun as its main armament.