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BTR-90 vs VBCI

BTR-90 vs VBCI at a glance — weight 20,900 vs 32,000 kg, top speed 100 vs 100 km/h, range 800 vs 750 km, crew 3 vs 2 + 9-man combat group.

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Specifications
BTR-90 VBCI
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇫🇷 France
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer Arzamas Nexter Systems
Number produced 12 units 640 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $4.8 million
Combat weight 20.9 tons 32.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 800 km 750 km
Length 8.00 m 7.60 m
Width 3.20 m 2.98 m
Height 3.00 m 3.00 m
Crew 3 2 + 9-man combat group
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Armament & Powertrain
BTR-90 VBCI
Main armament 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon
Secondary weapon 1 PKTM 7.62mm coaxial machine gun co-axial 7.62 mm machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 510 hp 600 hp Volvo D13 turbocharged diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-90 or VBCI?
Both the BTR-90 and VBCI have a maximum road speed of 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-90 or VBCI?
The BTR-90 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the VBCI's 750 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-90 or VBCI?
The VBCI is heavier at 32.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-90's 20.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-90 or VBCI?
The BTR-90 is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the VBCI's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-90 and VBCI require?
The BTR-90 requires a larger crew of 3, against 2 for the VBCI.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-90 or VBCI?
The VBCI has been produced in greater numbers with 640 units compared to 12 units of the BTR-90.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-90 and VBCI?
The BTR-90 is armed with 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun while the VBCI carries 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon as its main armament.