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BTR-70 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
BTR-70 (Obiekt 60, sometimes called M1978 by US Army) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
GAZ, now Arzamas Machinery Construction Factory |
| Status |
Production completed. In service with Russia and others. |
| Production Period |
1972 - circa 1980 |
Production Quantity |
n/a |
| Type |
APC |
Crew |
2 + 9 |
| Length, overall |
7.5m |
Length, hull |
7.5m |
| Width, overall |
2.8m |
Height, overall |
2.3m |
| Combat Weight |
11500kg |
Unloaded Weight |
n/a |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
14.5mm KPVT MG |
Ammunition Carried |
500x14.5mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
+30/-5 |
| Traverse Rate |
n/a |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
n/a |
Rangefinder |
n/a |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
yes |
| Secondary Armament |
7.62mm PKVT MG (coaxial) |
Ammunition Carried |
2000x7.62mm |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
2 x ZMZ-4905 8-cylinder petrol |
Transmission |
manual (4 forward, 1 reverse) |
| Horsepower |
2 x 120hp |
Suspension |
torsion bar with hydraulic shock-absorbers |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
20.9hp/t |
Configuration |
8x8 |
| Speed, on road |
80km/h (1) |
Wheelbase, overall |
4.4m |
| Fuel Capacity |
350 l (estimated) |
Tires |
n/a |
| Range, on road |
600km (with external fuel tanks) |
Ground Pressure |
n/a |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Gradient |
60% |
| Turning Radius |
6.3m |
Side Slope |
40% |
| Ground Clearance |
0.48m |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.5m |
| Angle of Approach |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
2.0m |
| Angle of Departure |
n/a |
Fording |
amphibious |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
n/a |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
All-welded steel. Bow may incorporate layered armor. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Maximum speed 10km/h on water. |
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