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Land ForcesRussia

BTR-94

8x8 amphibious armored personnel carrierFielded 1999Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
BTR-94
Photo: Spc. Charles W. Gill · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type8x8 amphibious armored personnel carrier
Date of introduction1999
ProliferationAt least 4 countries
Configuration8 X 8Med[1]
ManufacturerMalyshev FactoryMed[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length7.65 m25 ftMed[1]
Width2.9 m10 ftMed[1]
Height2.46 m8 ftMed[1]
Combat weight14 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineYaMZ-238M2Med[1]
Engine power140 hpMed[1]
Suspensiontorsion bar with hydraulic shock-absorbersMed[1]
Cruising range600 km373 mi · 324 nmiMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorThe front of the vehicle is resistant to 12.7 mm rounds from an M2 at a range of 200 m, while the sides of the vehicle are resistant to 7.62 mm AP rounds. The hull is not thought to exceed 10 mm in thickness, however the majority of the armMed[1]
Applique ArmorIt is possible to fit additional armor to the front of the BTR-80, which provides protection against 14.5 mm rounds and some resistance to blast damage. However this would likely have a significant impact on the platform’s mobility.Med[1]
Explosive reactive armorAvailable, Other armour kits have included ERA, thought to be added in the field by the crews in an effort to counter the effects of RPGs.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYes, CollectiveMed[1]
Smoke Equipment6 × 81 mm smoke grenade launcher (2 × 3)Med[1]
Armament
Secondary armament1 x KT-7.62 General-Purpose Machine GunMed[1]
Summary

The BTR-94 Russian 8x8 Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) is essentially a Soviet BTR-80 APC with some upgrades.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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RussiaIraqJordanUkraine
Sources
  1. BTR-94 Russian 8x8 Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (Public domain)