BTR-80 Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC)

Reading Time: 3 minutes Designation BTR-80 (Bronetransporter-80)8×8 Amphibious Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier Origin Soviet Union (Russia) Users in Bangladesh Bangladesh Army Bangladesh Police (limited fleet) In Service with Bangladesh Total procured: Approx. 1,417 units (including variants) Procurement period: Late 1990s – 2017 (final Russian batch) BTR-70s: Small older stock, mostly phased out or reserved Design Overview The BTR-80 was developed as an improved successor to the BTR-70, aiming to address its predecessor’s shortcomings in mobility, protection, and crew comfort. It features a fully enclosed steel hull designed to protect against small arms fire and shell fragments, with the ability to transport a full infantry squad. Crew Ergonomics:Designed for better crew comfort and operational efficiency than the BTR-70, the BTR-80 offers improved visibility and driving controls, as well as enhanced NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) protection with an overpressure system in the troop compartment. Hull & Protection:Constructed from welded steel armour, the