BTR-90 vs VAB
The BTR-90 and the VAB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas and GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense respectively. The BTR-90 weighs 20.9 tons vs 13.8 tons for the VAB. Top speed is 100 km/h for the BTR-90 vs 92 km/h for the VAB. Operational range is 800 km for the BTR-90 vs 1,000 km for the VAB. The BTR-90 is armed with a 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun, while the VAB carries a 1 7.62mm machine gun.
| Russian IFV, designed by Arzamas, never entered service despite development in the 1990s. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Arzamas |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 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 | 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-90 or VAB?
The BTR-90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the VAB's 92 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-90 or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the BTR-90's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-90 or VAB?
The BTR-90 is heavier at 20.9 tons combat weight compared to the VAB's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-90 or VAB?
The BTR-90 is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-90 and VAB require?
The BTR-90 requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-90 and VAB?
The BTR-90 is armed with 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.