BTR-60 vs BTR-70: how to tell them apart

Two versions of the same family. Name the wrong one in Spotrep and you still get family points, but the exact model scores most.

BTR-60

Armoured personnel carrier, Soviet Union. In service since 1960

What gives it away

Eight-wheeled boat-shaped APC with a long pointed nose and a small conical turret; no side doors, only roof hatches.

Used by

Ukraine, Russia (reserve) and many others

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BTR-70

Armoured personnel carrier, Soviet Union. In service since 1972

What gives it away

Eight-wheeled boat-shaped APC with a small conical turret; a big gap between the second and third axles with a small low exit hatch in it instead of a full side door.

Used by

Ukraine, Russia and others

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