BTR-82A vs M113

Russian APC, entered service in 1986, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant.
Profile of BTR-82A
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Amphibious armored personnel carrier
Manufacturer Arzamas Machine-Building Plant
Number produced 5,000 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 15.4 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 90 km/h β—‰
Operational range 600 km β—‰
Length 7.70 m β—‰
Width 2.90 m β—‰
Height 2.41 m β—‰
Crew 3 (+7 passengers)
Engine diesel KamAZ-7403 260 hp (190 kW)
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun
Secondary weapon 30 mm 2A72 autocannon
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-82A or M113?
The BTR-82A is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-82A or M113?
The BTR-82A has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-82A or M113?
The BTR-82A is heavier at 15.4 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-82A or M113?
The BTR-82A is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-82A and M113 require?
The BTR-82A requires a larger crew of 3 (+7 passengers) compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-82A or M113?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 5,000 units of the BTR-82A.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-82A and M113?
The BTR-82A is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the M113 carries 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.