| Specifications
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Alternative Designations |
BTR-80, GAZ-5903 |
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Date of Introduction |
1984 |
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Proliferation |
At least 22 countries |
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Description |
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Crew |
2 |
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Troop Capacity |
8 |
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Combat Weight (mt) |
13.6 |
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Chassis Length Overall (m) |
7.55 |
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Height Overall (m) |
2.41 |
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Width Overall (m) |
2.95 |
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Ground Pressure (kg/cm 2 ) |
INA |
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Drive Formula |
8 x 8 |
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Automotive Performance |
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Engine Type |
260-hp Diesel |
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Cruising Range (km) |
600 |
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Speed (km/h) |
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Max Road |
85 |
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Max Off-Road |
60 |
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Average Cross-Country |
40 |
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Max Swim |
10 |
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Fording Depths (m) |
Amphibious |
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Radio |
R-173 |
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Protection |
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Armor, Turret Front (mm) |
Against 12.7mm |
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Applique Armor (mm) |
Available |
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Explosive Reactive Armor (mm) |
N/A |
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Active Protective System |
N/A |
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Mineclearing Equipment |
N/A |
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Self-Entrenching Blade |
N/A |
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NBC Protection System |
Collective |
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Smoke Equipment |
6 x 81-mm smoke grenade launchers |
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ARMAMENT |
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Main Armament |
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Caliber, Type, Name |
14.5-mm (14.5 x 114) heavy MG, KPVT |
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Rate of Fire (rd/min) |
150 practical |
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Loader Type |
Belt-fed |
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Ready/Stowed Rounds |
50/450 |
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Elevation (°) |
-4/+60 |
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Fire on Move |
Yes |
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Auxiliary Weapon |
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Caliber, Type, Name |
7.62-mm machinegun, PKT |
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Mount Type |
Coax |
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Maximum Aimed Range (m) |
1,500 |
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Max Effective Range (m) |
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Day |
1,000 |
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Night |
N/A |
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Fire on Move |
Yes |
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Rate of Fire (rd/min) |
250 practical/650 cyclic, 2-10 round bursts |
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ATGM Launcher |
N/A |
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Firing Ports |
3 on each side |
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FIRE CONTROL |
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FCS Name |
N/A |
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Main Gun Stabilization |
N/A |
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Rangefinder |
N/A |
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Infrared Searchlight |
OU-3GA2M |
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Sights w/Magnification |
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Gunner |
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Day |
1P3-6, 1.2x/4x |
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Field of View (°) |
49/14 |
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Acquisition Range (m) |
2,000 |
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Night |
N/A |
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Commander Fire Main Gun |
No |
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MAIN ARMAMENT AMMUNITION |
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Caliber, Type, Name |
14.5-mm API-T |
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Maximum Aimed Range (m) |
2,000 |
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Max Effective Range (m) |
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Day |
2,000 |
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Night |
INA |
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Tactical AA Range |
1,500-2,000 |
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Armor Penetration (mm) |
20 at 1,000 m/ 30 at 500 m |
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Other Ammunition Types |
API, I-T
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