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BTR-80A Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle/Personnel Carrier
Hungarian Vehicle
Statistics
| Country of Origin/Used by: | USSR (and Others) |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1994 |
| Manufactured by: | Arzamas Machinery Contruction Plant |
| Crew: | 3+7 |
| Armament: | Main: 30mm Cannon; Co-axial: 7.62mm MG |
| Engine: | (8) Cylinder Diesel |
| Miscellaneous Info: | BTR is the acronym for "Bronetransporter", translated from Russian as 'armored transporter'. The BTR-80A is an uparmed variant of the BTR-80 APC including being equipped with a new turret, externally mounting the weapons. Some references describe this as an Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle, while others describe it as an Armored Personnel Carrier. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| BTR-80A APC Photos (Hungary) | Dave Haugh - Content Editor |
| BTR-80A APC Photos (Hungary) | Luis Pitarch - Spain |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| BTR-80A APC Photos and Information | Army Guide Website |
| BTR-80A APC Photos and Information | Military Today Website |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| Jane's Tank Recognition Guide (Fourth Edition) | Christopher F. Foss |
| Magyar Honvedseg: Vehicles of the Modern Hungarian Army (Tankograd Publications) | Panzcel Matyas |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| BTR-80 APC (01594) | Trumpeter | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. Coming soon as of January 2012. |
| BTR-80A APC Model Kit (3560) | Zvezda | 1/35 | Plastic; Modified Dragon BTR-80 model kit. |
| Aftermarket Item | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| BTR-80A Wheel Set (35042) | MiniArm | 1/35 | Resin. |
| BTR-80A Replacement Wheels (239) | SP Designs | 1/35 | Resin. |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |