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BTR-82A vs M113

BTR-82A armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί BTR-82A
M113 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M113
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Specifications
BTR-82A M113
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Amphibious armored personnel carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer Arzamas Machine-Building Plant FMC
Number produced 5,000 units 80,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.6 million
Combat weight 15.4 tons 11.3 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 61 km/h
Operational range 600 km 480 km
Length 7.70 m 2.52 m
Width 2.90 m 2.70 m
Height 2.41 m 1.85 m
Crew 3 (+7 passengers) 2
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BTR-82A M113
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 30 mm 2A72 autocannon 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun
Engine diesel KamAZ-7403 260 hp (190 kW) General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-82A or M113?
The BTR-82A is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-82A or M113?
The BTR-82A has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-82A or M113?
The BTR-82A is heavier at 15.4 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-82A or M113?
The BTR-82A is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-82A and M113 require?
The BTR-82A requires a larger crew of 3 (+7 passengers) compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-82A or M113?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 5,000 units of the BTR-82A.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-82A and M113?
The BTR-82A is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the M113 carries 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.