Kurganmashzavod BMD-2 vs Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A
Kurganmashzavod BMD-2 and Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A leads on max speed (90 vs 60 km/h). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full data
Full spec sheet
 Kurganmashzavod BMD-2
Wins 2/8 | Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A
Wins 6/8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 60 km/h | 90 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 500 km | 600 km ✓ |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 30.4 hp/t ✓ | 19.6 hp/t |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Ammunition | 300 | 500 ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 5.4 m | 7.65 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 8,000 kg | 15,400 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 3 |
| Troop capacity | 4 | 7 ✓ |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 243 hp | 300 hp ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 3,000 ✓ | 800 |
| Operator countries | 4 | 6 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Kurganmashzavod BMD-2 and Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A? +
The Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 90 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A has the longest range at 600 km.
Which has the higher power-to-weight? +
The Kurganmashzavod BMD-2 has the higher power-to-weight at 30.4 hp/t.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A has the higher ammunition at 500.
Which has the higher troop capacity? +
The Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A has the higher troop capacity at 7.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A has the higher engine power at 300 hp.
Is the Kurganmashzavod BMD-2 better than the Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A? +
On the public specs we track, the Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A leads on 5 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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