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BTR-80A  
GENERAL INFORMATION
Designations BTR-80A
Manufacturer(s) GAZ, now Arzamas Machinery Construction Plant
Status Production as required. In service with Russia and others.
Production Period circa 1995-present Production Quantity over 300
Type APC Crew 2 + 8
Length, overall 7.7m Length, hull 7.7m
Width, overall 3.0m Height, overall 2.8m
Combat Weight 14550kg Unloaded Weight n/a
Radio, external R-4163-50U Communication, crew R-174 intercom
FIREPOWER
Main Armament 30mm 2A72 gun Ammunition Carried 300x30mm
Gun Traverse 360 Elevation/Depression +70/-5
Traverse Rate n/a Elevation Rate n/a
Gun Stabilization no Rangefinder n/a
Night Vision yes Auto-Loader yes
Secondary Armament 7.62mm PKTM (coaxial)
small arms
Ammunition Carried 2000x7.62mm
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine YaNZ-238M2 V8 turbocharged diesel Transmission manual (5 forward, 1 reverse)
Horsepower 240hp Suspension torsion bar with hydraulic shock-absorbers
Power/Weight Ratio 17.9hp/t Configuration 8x8
Speed, on road 80km/h (1) Wheelbase, overall 4.40m
Fuel Capacity n/a Tires 11.50 x 400-457 (tubeless)
Range, on road 600-800km Ground Pressure n/a
Fuel Consumption n/a Gradient 60%
Turning Radius n/a Side Slope 42%
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 6 x 81mm smoke grenade launchers NBC Protection yes
Armor Details n/a
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES
NOTES
(1) Maximum speed 9km/h on water.
REFERENCES
JAA04
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