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Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau

BTR-4

A Ukrainian 8x8 wheeled armored personnel carrier developed as a modernized successor to the Soviet BTR-80, with a redesigned rear-engine layout that allows troops to dismount safely from the rear. Exported to Iraq, Indonesia and Nigeria, and produced in large numbers for the Ukrainian Army during the war with Russia.

In service since 2006 · 4 operator countries

Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02

110

km/h

690

km range

mm gun

19,000

Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed

Procurement snapshot

Availability & export

National export licensing

Subject to Ukraine export-control approval; verify eligibility with the manufacturer.

Channel: Direct commercial / G2G

Fielded & proven

Established · 4 operators

In service since 2006. Status: active · ~250 built.

Lifecycle cost (est.)

No public unit price to model from.

Interoperability

No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.

Derived guidance from public data — export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance.: 110 km/h

Top 7% of IFVs
Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.: 690 km

Stronger than 69% of IFVs

Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.: 30 mm ZTM-1 autocannon
Secondary armament Additional weapons: coaxial MG, remote weapon station, gun pods.: 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun + Baryer ATGM (some variants)
Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better — ammunition commonality matters.: 30 mm

Protection

Armor, countermeasures and survivability.

Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified.: Welded steel with modular add-on armor
NBC protection Sealed crew compartment with overpressure filtration for nuclear/biological/chemical environments.: Yes

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.: 7.65 m
Width Overall width — matters for rail/road transport of vehicles.: 2.9 m
Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles.: 2.94 m
Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.: 19,000 kg
Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.: 3
Troop capacity Number of embarked troops/passengers (IFV, APC, transport). Higher carries more.: 7

Stronger than 36% of IFVs

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Engine Powerplant model and type.: Deutz BF6M1015CP diesel
Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster.: 500 hp

Stronger than 55% of IFVs
Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…: Diesel

Sensors & avionics

Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.

Thermal imaging Thermal sights for night and obscured-visibility operations.: Yes

Program

Cost, production scale and operators.

Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 250

Bottom 10% of IFVs
Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 4

Stronger than 67% of IFVs

Specifications compiled from public Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau BTR-4? +

The Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau BTR-4 has a maximum speed of 110 km/h.

What is the range of the Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau BTR-4? +

The Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau BTR-4 has a maximum range of 690 km.

How much does the Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau BTR-4 weigh? +

The Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau BTR-4 has a combat weight of 19,000 kg.

How many crew does the Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau BTR-4 require? +

The Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau BTR-4 requires a crew of 3.

What is the main armament of the Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau BTR-4? +

The Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau BTR-4's primary weapon is the 30 mm ZTM-1 autocannon.

What engine does the Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau BTR-4 use? +

The Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau BTR-4 is powered by the Deutz BF6M1015CP diesel.

What is the Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau BTR-4 used for? +

The Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau BTR-4 is a ifv / apc typically used for infantry combat.

How many countries operate the Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau BTR-4? +

The Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau BTR-4 is operated by 4 countries.

How much does the Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau BTR-4 cost? +

Morozov Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau BTR-4: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.