BTR-90

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BTR-90
General characteristics
Crew 3 (+7 passengers)
Length 7.64 m
Width 3.20 m
Height 2.98 m
Weight 20.9 tonnes
Armour and armament
Armour [secret]
Main armament 30mm cannon 2A42
Secondary armament 7.62mm PKT machine gun, AT-5 Spandrel ATGM
Mobility
Power plant turbocharged diesel
510 hp (380 kW)
Suspension wheeled 8×8
Road speed 100 km/h, swim 9 km/h
Power/weight 24 hp/tonne
Range 800 km


BTR-90
General characteristics
Crew	3 (+7 passengers)
Length	7.64 m
Width	3.20 m
Height	2.98 m
Weight	20.9 tonnes
Armour and armament
Armour	[secret]
Main armament	30mm cannon 2A42
Secondary armament	7.62mm PKT machine gun, AT-5 Spandrel ATGM
Mobility
Power plant	turbocharged diesel 510 hp (380 kW)
Suspension	wheeled 8×8
Road speed	100 km/h, swim 9 km/h
Power/weight	24 hp/tonne
Range	800 km

BTR-90 (GAZ-5923) is an 8×8 wheeled Armoured personnel carrier designed in Russia. Designed in 1993, and first shown publicly in 1994. It is a slightly larger version of the BTR-80 vehicle, fitted with a BMP-2 turret. Armour protection is improved compared with the BTR-80, giving protection from 14.5 mm projectiles over the frontal arc. Limited numbers have been produced and are in service with Russian Ministry of the interior troops.

Versions

BTR-90 with 100 mm gun turret - a version of the vehicle with the same armament as fitted to the BMP-3. First seen publicly in 2001. Not currently in service.

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