Kurganmashzavod BTR-80 vs Thales Group Hawkei
Kurganmashzavod BTR-80 and Thales Group Hawkei are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The Thales Group Hawkei leads on max speed (130 vs 80 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 BTR-80
Wins 4/5 |  Thales Group Hawkei
Wins 1/5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 80 km/h | 130 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 600 km | 600 km |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 19.2 hp/t | N/A |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 14.5 mm | 7.6 mm |
| Ammunition | 500 | N/A |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 7.65 m | 5.8 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 13,600 kg | 8,100 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 2 |
| Troop capacity | 7 ✓ | 2 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 260 hp ✓ | 220 hp |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 5,000 ✓ | 1,100 |
| Operator countries | 25 ✓ | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Kurganmashzavod BTR-80 and Thales Group Hawkei? +
The Thales Group Hawkei is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 130 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Kurganmashzavod BTR-80 has the longest range at 600 km.
Which has the higher troop capacity? +
The Kurganmashzavod BTR-80 has the higher troop capacity at 7.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The Kurganmashzavod BTR-80 has the higher engine power at 260 hp.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Kurganmashzavod BTR-80 has the higher units built at 5,000.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The Kurganmashzavod BTR-80 has the higher operator countries at 25.
Is the Kurganmashzavod BTR-80 better than the Thales Group Hawkei? +
On the public specs we track, the Kurganmashzavod BTR-80 leads on 4 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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