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BTR-82A vs Puma IFV

BTR-82A armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-82A
Puma IFV armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Puma IFV
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Specifications
BTR-82A Puma IFV
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Amphibious armored personnel carrier Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer Arzamas Machine-Building Plant PSM
Number produced 5,000 units 350 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $21 million
Combat weight 15.4 tons 43.0 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 600 km 600 km
Length 7.70 m 7.40 m
Width 2.90 m 4.00 m
Height 2.41 m 3.60 m
Crew 3 (+7 passengers) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
BTR-82A Puma IFV
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon
Secondary weapon 30 mm 2A72 autocannon HK MG5 (7.62×51mm NATO)
Engine diesel KamAZ-7403 260 hp (190 kW) MTU Fried. MT 892 Ka-501 v10 11.1-litre 1,088 PS (800 kW)

Overview

The BTR-82A and the Puma IFV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant and PSM respectively.

At 43.0 tons, the Puma IFV is 2.8:1 the BTR-82A's 15.4 tons. Top speed is 90 km/h for the BTR-82A vs 70 km/h for the Puma IFV. Operational range is 600 km for the BTR-82A vs 600 km for the Puma IFV. The BTR-82A is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, while the Puma IFV carries a 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon.

The BTR-82A has been produced in 5,000 units vs 350 for the Puma IFV. The BTR-82A entered service 2 years before the Puma IFV (2013 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-82A or Puma IFV?
The BTR-82A is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the Puma IFV's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-82A or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the BTR-82A's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-82A or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV is heavier at 43.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-82A's 15.4 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-82A or Puma IFV?
The BTR-82A is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the Puma IFV's 7.40 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-82A and Puma IFV require?
The BTR-82A requires a larger crew of 3 (+7 passengers) compared to the Puma IFV's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-82A or Puma IFV?
The BTR-82A has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 350 units of the Puma IFV.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-82A and Puma IFV?
The BTR-82A is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the Puma IFV carries 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon as its main armament.