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BTR-70MB1

Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · Russia · 2010
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BTR-70MB1

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Protection
55
Troop Capacity
40
Mobility
60
Self-Defence Firepower
45
Survivability
50
Amphibious Capability
70
Versatility
55
Reliability
75
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
Manufacturer140 repair plant
CategoryArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
EraModern Era
In service2010
Operators3 countries
Data Quality84%
54
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) MASS Rating
26/32
Modern Era
91/220
All-Time
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · 10 axes scored
Protection
55
Troop Capacity
40
Mobility
60
Self-Defence Firepower
45
Survivability
50
Amphibious Capability
70
Versatility
55
Reliability
75
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category.
01 / Overview
BTR-70MB1
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2010–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · MODERN ERA
26
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
54
armoured personnel carriers (apc) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year2010
  • Combat Weight13.5 t
  • Crew3
  • Passengers / Dismounts7
  • Vehicle ClassArmoured Personnel Carrier (APC)
  • In ServiceYes
◈Armament8MOD.8
▣Protection13MOD.13
◇Mobility14MOD.14
  • Engine TypeYaMZ-238D diesel
  • Engine Power300 hp
  • Power-to-Weight22.22 hp
  • TransmissionManual, 5-speed
  • SuspensionTorsion bar
  • Max Road Speed90 km/h
  • Max Off-Road Speed60 km/h
  • Operational Range600 km
  • Fuel Capacity300 L
  • AmphibiousYes
  • Fording Depth1.2 m
  • Gradient30
  • Trench Crossing2 m
  • Vertical Obstacle0.5 m
▤Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length7.65 m
  • Width2.9 m
  • Height2.41 m
  • Ground Clearance0.475 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Production Start2,010 year
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2010Production started
16
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
BTR-70 1972
BTR-70MB1 2010
// SIBLING VARIANTS
TAB-77 1977
BTR-7 2011
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE14terms
The ability to perceive and understand all surroundings, 360 degrees, in real-time, providing a comprehensive view of the operational environment.
A Battle Management System (BMS) is a command‑and‑control software suite that gathers, processes, and shares battlefield data to provide situational awareness and coordinate the actions of military units.
A vehicle-mounted night vision system enabling drivers of infantry fighting vehicles to navigate and operate in low-light conditions.
A vehicle subsystem that detects, contains, and extinguishes internal fires to protect crew and critical components.
A navigation system combining Global Positioning System (GPS) for absolute positioning and Inertial Navigation System (INS) for dead reckoning, providing continuous and accurate location and orientation data.
Optical device that uses laser pulses to measure the distance to a target with high precision.
Protection systems in IFVs designed to mitigate damage from landmines and improvised explosive devices, including armored hulls, blast-resistant seats, and counter-IED electronics.
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical protection for crew and occupants.
A Remote Weapon Station is a weapon mount controlled from within an armored vehicle, allowing operation without exposing the operator to direct fire.
Smoke grenades are pyrotechnic devices deployed by infantry fighting vehicles to create a visual screen, obscuring movement or positions from enemy observation or targeting.
A spall liner is an interior armor layer in armored vehicles, such as IFVs, designed to catch or reduce high‑velocity fragments (spall) generated when the vehicle's outer armor is penetrated.
A firearm or automatic weapon mounted on a vehicle and equipped with a gyroscopic or hydraulic system to reduce recoil and maintain aim during movement.
Thermal sights are infrared imaging devices that detect heat signatures to provide a visual display for target detection and navigation in low‑visibility conditions.
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