BTR-4 vs BTR-82A: how to tell them apart

Two armoured personnel carriers that are easy to mix up at a glance. Here is what tells them apart.

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BTR-4

Armoured personnel carrier, Ukraine. In service since 2009

What gives it away

Eight wheels, high box-shaped hull with the crew cab at the very front, engine in the middle and troop doors at the rear.

Used by

Ukraine, Iraq, Myanmar, Indonesia

BTR-82A

Armoured personnel carrier, Russia. In service since 2013

What gives it away

Eight wheels, boat-shaped hull, side doors between the second and third axles, small turret with a long 30 mm cannon.

Used by

Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan

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