BTR-90 vs VBCI

Overview

The BTR-90 and the VBCI are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas and Nexter Systems respectively.

The BTR-90 weighs 20.9 tons vs 32.0 tons for the VBCI. Top speed is 100 km/h for the BTR-90 vs 100 km/h for the VBCI. Operational range is 800 km for the BTR-90 vs 750 km for the VBCI. The BTR-90 is armed with a 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun, while the VBCI carries a 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon.

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
French IFV, entering service in 2008, has been manufactured in 640 units by Nexter.
Profile of VBCI
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 20.9 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h
Operational range 800 km
Length 8.00 m
Width 3.20 m
Height 3.00 m
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 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-90 or VBCI?
The VBCI is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the BTR-90's 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 compared to the VBCI's 2 + 9-man combat group crew members.
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.