BTR-82A vs VBCI
Overview
The BTR-82A and the VBCI are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant and Nexter Systems respectively.
At 32.0 tons, the VBCI is 2.1x the BTR-82A's 15.4 tons. Top speed is 90 km/h for the BTR-82A vs 100 km/h for the VBCI. Operational range is 600 km for the BTR-82A vs 750 km for the VBCI. The BTR-82A is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, while the VBCI carries a 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon.
The BTR-82A has been produced in 5,000 units vs 640 for the VBCI. The BTR-82A entered service 22 years before the VBCI (1986 vs 2008).
| Russian APC, entered service in 1986, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant. | |
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| 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 IFV, entering service in 2008, has been manufactured in 640 units by Nexter. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Nexter Systems |
| Number produced | 640 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.8 million |
| Combat weight | 15.4 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.70 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.90 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.41 m ◉ |
| 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 | 32.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 750 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.60 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.98 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.00 m ◉ |
| Crew | 2 + 9-man combat group |
| Engine | 600 hp Volvo D13 turbocharged diesel engine |
| Main armament | 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | co-axial 7.62 mm machine gun |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-82A or VBCI?
The VBCI is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the BTR-82A's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-82A or VBCI?
The VBCI has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the BTR-82A's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-82A or VBCI?
The VBCI is heavier at 32.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-82A's 15.4 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-82A or VBCI?
The BTR-82A is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the VBCI's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-82A and VBCI require?
The BTR-82A requires a larger crew of 3 (+7 passengers) compared to the VBCI's 2 + 9-man combat group crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-82A or VBCI?
The BTR-82A has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 640 units of the VBCI.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-82A and VBCI?
The BTR-82A is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the VBCI carries 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon as its main armament.