BTR-82A vs VAB
The BTR-82A and the VAB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant and GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense respectively. The BTR-82A weighs 15.4 tons vs 13.8 tons for the VAB. Top speed is 90 km/h for the BTR-82A vs 92 km/h for the VAB. Operational range is 600 km for the BTR-82A vs 1,000 km for the VAB. The BTR-82A is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, while the VAB carries a 1 7.62mm machine gun. The BTR-82A has been produced in 5,000 units vs 5,000 for the VAB.
| 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 6x6 armored personnel carrier, with 5000 units built, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Renault Trucks Defense. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 13.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 92 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.98 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.06 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp |
| Main armament | 1 7.62mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-82A or VAB?
The VAB is faster with a maximum road speed of 92 km/h compared to the BTR-82A's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-82A or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the BTR-82A's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-82A or VAB?
The BTR-82A is heavier at 15.4 tons combat weight compared to the VAB's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-82A or VAB?
The BTR-82A is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-82A and VAB require?
The BTR-82A requires a larger crew of 3 (+7 passengers) compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-82A or VAB?
Both the BTR-82A and VAB have been produced in equal numbers with 5,000 units each.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-82A and VAB?
The BTR-82A is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.