BTR-90 vs M113

The BTR-90 and the M113 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas and FMC respectively. The BTR-90 weighs 20.9 tons vs 11.3 tons for the M113. Top speed is 100 km/h for the BTR-90 vs 61 km/h for the M113. Operational range is 800 km for the BTR-90 vs 480 km for the M113. The BTR-90 is armed with a 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun, while the M113 carries a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun.

Russian IFV, designed by Arzamas, never entered service despite development in the 1990s.
Profile of BTR-90
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Arzamas
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million
American APC, over 80,000 units built, widely used in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts.
Profile of M113
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer FMC
Number produced 80,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.6 million
Combat weight 20.9 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 100 km/h â—‰
Operational range 800 km â—‰
Length 8.00 m â—‰
Width 3.20 m â—‰
Height 3.00 m â—‰
Crew 3
Engine Diesel Engine with 510 hp
Main armament 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 PKTM 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
Combat weight 11.3 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 61 km/h â—‰
Operational range 480 km â—‰
Length 2.52 m â—‰
Width 2.70 m â—‰
Height 1.85 m â—‰
Crew 2
Engine General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp
Main armament 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-90 or M113?
The BTR-90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-90 or M113?
The BTR-90 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-90 or M113?
The BTR-90 is heavier at 20.9 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-90 or M113?
The BTR-90 is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-90 and M113 require?
The BTR-90 requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-90 and M113?
The BTR-90 is armed with 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun while the M113 carries 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.