BTR-90 vs M113

Overview

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 πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 β—‰
Maximum speed 100 km/h β—‰
Operational range 800 km β—‰
Length 8.00 m β—‰
Width 3.20 m β—‰
Height 3.00 m β—‰
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 β—‰
Maximum speed 61 km/h β—‰
Operational range 480 km β—‰
Length 2.52 m β—‰
Width 2.70 m β—‰
Height 1.85 m β—‰
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.