BTR-82A vs M2 / M3 Bradley
The BTR-82A and the M2 / M3 Bradley are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant and FMC respectively. The BTR-82A weighs 15.4 tons vs 22.9 tons for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Top speed is 90 km/h for the BTR-82A vs 66 km/h for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Operational range is 600 km for the BTR-82A vs 483 km for the M2 / M3 Bradley. The BTR-82A is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries a 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun. The BTR-82A has been produced in 5,000 units vs 6,800 for the M2 / M3 Bradley.
| 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 |
| American IFV, over 6,800 units manufactured by FMC, provides armored transport and fire support. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 6,800 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.4 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 | 22.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 483 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.55 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.57 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 TOW 2 double anti-tank launcher |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-82A or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BTR-82A is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-82A or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BTR-82A has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-82A or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley is heavier at 22.9 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-82A's 15.4 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-82A or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BTR-82A is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-82A and M2 / M3 Bradley require?
The BTR-82A requires a larger crew of 3 (+7 passengers) compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-82A or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley has been produced in greater numbers with 6,800 units compared to 5,000 units of the BTR-82A.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-82A and M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BTR-82A is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.