The BTR-80 (Russian: бронетранспортёр, romanized: bronetransportyor, lit. 'armoured carrier') is an 8×8 wheeled amphibious armoured personnel carrier (APC) designed in the Soviet Union. It was adopted in 1985 and replaced the previous vehicles, the …

The BTR-80 is a lightly armored amphibious vehicle with a collective chemical-biological-radiological (CBR) protective system. Operated by a crew of three, the vehicle can carry a squad of...

The range of modifications would end in the 1980s with a brand new model, denominated BTR-80 but first approved for service in 1986, which saw action in Afghanistan and is now the practical replacement of the older BTR-60 in the Russian Army today, with …

Jun 12, 2001 · The BTR-80 8×8 armoured personnel carrier, manufactured by the Arzamas machinery Construction Plant of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, is intended to carry personnel on the battlefield and provide close fire support. It can also carry out reconnaissance, combat support and patrol missions.

Jan 10, 2017 · BTR-80S: The BTR-80S APC, packing the 14.5-mm KPVT machinegun instead of the 2A72 cannon, was developed for the Interior force of the Ministry of Interior in 1994.

Nov 17, 2024 · The BTR-80 is a Russian-made 8x8 armored vehicle personnel carrier (APC) designed and manufactured by the Company Arzamas Machinery Construction Plant of Nizhny Novgorod. The vehicle is designed to carry infantry soldiers on …

Aug 9, 2020 · The BTR-80 is a Russian 8×8 wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC) that is a continued development of the BTR legacy vehicles, the BTR-60 and the BTR-70.

The BTR-80, developed in the second part of the 20th century, remains relevant due to its sturdy design, strategic adaptability, and frequent improvements. This article will explore this legendary military vehicle’s history, design, capabilities, and role on the battlefield.

The BTR-80 (Bronetransporter-80) is a fully amphibious vehicle and shares similar characteristics with both the BTR-60 and BTR-70 series APCs including a filtration and overpressurization system for NBC protection.

Feb 4, 2023 · The BTR-80 was the logical evolution of the wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC) BTR series that more or less hit its stride in the 1960s with the development of the BTR-60.