BTR-80#Variants

The BTR-80 is based on the BTR-70 APC, which itself was based on the BTR-60. It has a single 260-hp V-8 turbocharged water-cooled diesel engine, an improvement over the twin gasoline engines installed in the BTR-60 and BTR-70 vehicles. The reconfigured rear portion of the hull accommodates the new, single engine. The Soviets removed the roof chamfers of the modified BTR-70, raised the rear, and squared off the rearward-sloping engine compartment.

Standard equipment includes TNPO vision blocks, TNP-B and TKN-3 optical devices for the driver and commander, an OU-3GA2M infrared search light, six 81 mm smoke grenade launchers 902V "Tucha", a radioset (R-173 or R-163-50U), an intercom, and hydrojets for amphibious propulsion.{{Citation needed|date=January 2020}}

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The Soviets modified the truncated cone turret used on the BTR-70 for the BTR-80 by redesigning the mantlet. This allows the {{convert|14.5|mm|abbr=on}} KPVT and coaxial {{convert|7.62|mm|sigfig=1|abbr=on}} PKT machine guns to be elevated to a maximum of 60 degrees. This high angle of fire is useful in engaging targets on steep slopes, in urban fighting, and for engaging low slow flying air targets.Zaloga 1990: "The turret on the BTR-80 uses a new trunnion mounting which gives greater elevation for firing at enemy helicopters."

The Soviets modified the design and positioning of the firing ports. The ports are now round rather than tear-shaped, and have ball mounts similar to those used on the BMP-1. The forward firing ports now sit in angled recesses, which allows infantry to fire to the front of the vehicle.{{Citation needed|date=January 2020}}

The redesigned side doors are split horizontally. The upper portion opens forward. This gives dismounting troops some protection against small arms fire from the front of the vehicle. The lower portion opens down, forming a step. Six smoke grenade projectors are mounted on the rear of the turret.{{Citation needed|date=January 2020}}

The BTR-80 can climb a slope with up to 60% gradient and climb a vertical step of 0.5 m.{{cite web |author=ARG |url=http://www.military-today.com/apc/btr_80.htm |title=BTR-80 Armored Personnel Carrier |publisher=Military-Today.com |access-date=2013-07-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111011031601/http://www.military-today.com/apc/btr_80.htm |archive-date=11 October 2011 |url-status=usurped }}

The BTR-80's protection is similar to that of prior models, intended only to provide protection from small arms ball ammo and small bomb splinters all-around. However it has minor armor upgrades: the front and sides of the hull were thickened from 7 mm to 9 mm (on par with the turret). Its armor scheme in high-hardness steel is as follows:{{citation needed|date=April 2023}}

• Turret front and sides: 9 mm at 45 degrees (13 mm line of sight (LOS) thickness)
• Upper hull front: 9 mm at 64 degrees (21 mm LOS)
• Lower hull front: 9 mm at 45 degrees (13 mm LOS)
• Upper and lower hull sides: 9 mm at ~25 degrees (10 mm LOS)
• Turret rear: 7 mm at 45 degrees (10 mm LOS)
• Hull rear and roof: 7 mm, vertical

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In 1984, the Soviets began production of a diesel-engined variant of the BTR-70, which they called the BTR-80. The Soviets have retrofitted some BTR-70s with several of the improvements incorporated into the BTR-80, including the high-angle-of-fire turret. The twin doors are designed to allow the infantry to disembark while the vehicle is in motion, and allow the infantry inside to exit from one side if the other is receiving fire.

The 30mm autocannon used on IFV variants are effective against most targets apart from main battle tanks, against which they can still cause significant damage to optics, weapons, and important systems. The main gun is not stabilized, so accurate fire on the move is limited to low speeds. The turret's rotation mechanism is manually operated.

The gunner sits in a roof-mounted chair located above the flat floor behind the driver/commander and two passengers, and before the passenger bench.{{Citation needed|date=January 2020}}

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• BTR-80 (GAZ-5903) – armored personnel carrier.
• BTR-80K (GAZ-59031) (kommandnyj) – command vehicle APC with telescopic antenna mast, TNA-4 navigation device and R-163-50У series of radio equipment.
• BTR-80M – an improved model with a 240 hp DMZ-238M2 engine, a slightly longer hull and new tires. In production since 1993. It is understood that only a small number were produced until the original engine was ready for production again.

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• BTR-80A (GAZ-59034) – IFV ([http://www.armyrecognition.com/Russe/vehicules_a_roues/BTR-80/BTR-80A/BTR-80A_Russie__diaporama.htm See pictures]) with a 2A72 30 mm gun and 300 rounds as the primary weapon. The turret is called BPPU and is equipped with sights 1PZ-9 (day) and TPN-3 or TPN-3-42 "Kristall" (night). In production and service since 1994.{{cite web |url=http://www.army-technology.com/projects/btr80/ |title= BTR-80 Armoured Personnel Carrier|website=www.army-technology.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090325214200/http://www.army-technology.com/projects/btr80/ |archive-date=25 March 2009}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=domain on WP:BLACKLIST|date=June 2016}}
• BTR-80S – variant of the BTR-80A for the Internal Troops of the MVD, equipped with a KPVT 14.5-mm machine gun and 7.62 mm PKT in the turret.
• BTR-80AK – A command variant of the BTR-80A, with two whip antennas in the rear corners and with only one firing port on the right hull side.
• BRDM-3 (bronirovannaya razvedivatel’no-dozornaya mashina) – An armoured reconnaissance/surveillance vehicle, based on the BTR-80AK and with a new day/night vision device in front of the commander's position. The crew consists of six men. In some Western sources, the name BRDM-3 is incorrectly used for the 9P148 ATGM carrier.
• BTR-82 – the latest production version with improved armour, spall liners, more modern night vision device TKN-4GA, GLONASS navigation system and a more powerful 300 hp engine. The original armament is retained but is now installed in the BPPU turret of the BTR-80A/BTR-82A. The BTR-82 prototype was shown for the first time in November 2009.
• File:Interpolitex 2011 (402-41).jpgBTR-82A – the latest production version with improved armour, spall liners, a more modern night vision device TKN-4GA-02, 2A72 30 mm gun (lighter, less complex than the 2A42), GLONASS navigation system and a more powerful 300 hp engine. The prototype of the BTR-82A was shown for the first time in November 2009. The Russian Ministry of Defense adopted the BTR-82A in early 2013.{{cite web|url=http://all-rss.com/item-615049-armored-personnel-carrier-btr-82a-adopted/#.Uftvd0ZSm0s|archive-date=2 August 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130802090947/http://all-rss.com/item-615049-armored-personnel-carrier-btr-82a-adopted/%23.Uftvd0ZSm0s|url-status=dead|title=BTR-82A adopted|access-date=26 November 2014}} In a Syrian government TV channel report, a BTR-82A was seen in battle in Syria around September 2015. The video showed BTR-82A crew members speaking Russian. It is widely believed{{By whom|date=February 2016}} that Russian armoured vehicle units were directly fighting anti-government groups in Syria.{{cite web |url=http://www.airforceworld.com/a/20150906/2557.html |title=BTR-82A joins Syrian civil war |access-date=8 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912080633/http://www.airforceworld.com/a/20150906/2557.html |archive-date=12 September 2015 |url-status=live }} Russia integrated the AU-220M Baikal remote turret{{cite web |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/russian_btr-82_armoured_personnel_carrier_could_be_upgraded_with_au-220m_turret_57mm_cannon_tass_10810161.html |title=Russian BTR-82 armoured personnel carrier could be upgraded with AU-220M turret 57mm cannon TASS 10810161 | weapons defence industry military technology UK | analysis focus army defence military industry army |date=8 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330201139/https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/russian_btr-82_armoured_personnel_carrier_could_be_upgraded_with_au-220m_turret_57mm_cannon_tass_10810161.html |archive-date=30 March 2019 |url-status=live }} to the BTR-82A fitted with an autocannon firing the 57x348SR mm shells at 120 rpm.[http://armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/btr-82a_armored_personnal_carrier_to_receive_anti-tank_gun_51908163.html BTR-82A Armored {{sic|Pers|onnal|nolink=y}} Carrier to receive anti-tank gun] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822024131/http://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/btr-82a_armored_personnal_carrier_to_receive_anti-tank_gun_51908163.html |date=22 August 2016 }} – Armyrecognition.com, 19 August 2016{{cite web |url=https://www.army-technology.com/projects/btr-82a-armoured-personnel-carrier/ |title=BTR-82A Armoured Personnel Carrier - Army Technology |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022232559/https://www.army-technology.com/projects/btr-82a-armoured-personnel-carrier/ |archive-date=22 October 2018 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/russian_apc_and_ifv_armored_to_be_armed_with_57mm_guns.html |title=Russian APC and IFV armored to be armed with 57mm guns | weapons defence industry military technology UK | analysis focus army defence military industry army |date=15 November 2018 |access-date=25 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125164106/https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/russian_apc_and_ifv_armored_to_be_armed_with_57mm_guns.html |archive-date=25 November 2018 |url-status=live }} The type tests of the updated BTR-82A armored personnel carrier have successfully been completed as of April 2019. Since 2019, all vehicles of the type will receive additional protection and a new fire control system with a thermal imager.{{cite web |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/analysis_focus_army_defence_military_industry_army/russian_mod_holds_defense_hardware_delivery_day_2019.html |title=Russian MoD holds defense hardware delivery day 2019 | analysis focus army defence military industry army |date=16 April 2019 |access-date=18 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418155433/https://www.armyrecognition.com/analysis_focus_army_defence_military_industry_army/russian_mod_holds_defense_hardware_delivery_day_2019.html |archive-date=18 April 2019 |url-status=live }} More ordered in August 2022.{{cite web | url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/mainnews/2022/0817/084269022/detail.shtml | title=ЦАМТО / Главное / На форуме «Армия-2022» подписаны 7 и вручены 29 госконтрактов с 26 предприятиями ОПК }} In July 2023, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu stated that the supplies of BTR-82A by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant had surged 4 times since early 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2023/0712/093574030/detail.shtml|title=ЦАМТО / / Сергей Шойгу рассказал о ситуации на фронте и наращивании производства предприятиями ОПК|website=armstrade.org}} An upgraded version with enhanced ballistic and anti-mine protection was unveiled in August 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://tass.com/defense/1659943|title=Russia unveils upgraded BTR-82A combat vehicle with enhanced armor at Army forum|website=TASS}}
• {{anchor|BTR-82AM}}BTR-82AM – A refurbished BTR-80 to the level of BTR-82A.{{cite web|url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/russia_russian_army_wheeled_armoured_vehicle_uk/btr-82a_armoured_infantry_fighting_vehicle_technical_data_sheet_specifications_description_pictures.html|title=BTR-82A BTR-82AM Armoured infantry fighting vehicle|work=Armyrecognition.com|access-date=7 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015204706/http://www.armyrecognition.com/russia_russian_army_wheeled_armoured_vehicle_uk/btr-82a_armoured_infantry_fighting_vehicle_technical_data_sheet_specifications_description_pictures.html|archive-date=15 October 2014|url-status=live}} Distinguished by a closed (welded) embrasure in the frontal part of the vehicle.{{cite news|url=http://www.military-informant.com/index.php/news/6693-rossijskij-telekanal-po-oshibke-opublikoval-video-unichtozhennogo-bronetransportera-btr-82am.html |script-title=ru:Российский телеканал по ошибке опубликовал видео уничтоженного бронетранспортера БТР-82АМ |trans-title=Russian TV-channel unintentionally published video of a destroyed BTR-82AM |last=Берзов |first=Сергей |date=7 September 2014 |work=Military-Informant.com |language=ru |access-date=7 February 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207064002/http://www.military-informant.com/index.php/news/6693-rossijskij-telekanal-po-oshibke-opublikoval-video-unichtozhennogo-bronetransportera-btr-82am.html |archive-date=7 February 2015 }} The first batch was delivered in 2013. Used by naval infantry.{{cite web|url=https://www.army-technology.com/projects/btr-82am-amphibious-armoured-personnel-carrier-apc/|title=BTR-82AM Amphibious Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), Russia|work=army-technology.com|publisher=Kable|access-date=7 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207063333/http://www.army-technology.com/projects/btr-82am-amphibious-armoured-personnel-carrier-apc/|archive-date=7 February 2015|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=domain on WP:BLACKLIST|date=June 2016}}
• File:BTR-82AT_during_the_"Armiya_2021"_exhibition.jpgBTR-82AT – Upgraded BTR-82A featuring third-generation thermal imager for the gunner, enhancing target acquisition in low visibility conditions. It can also mount the Kornet ATGM, providing significant anti-armor capabilities. Enhanced with SLAT armor.{{cite web |title=BTR-82AT 8x8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle |url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/btr-82at.htm |website=globalsecurity.org |access-date=8 October 2024}}
• BTR-87 – A modification of the BTR-82A that relocates the engine compartment to the front-right part of the hull, allowing troops to disembark through rear and roof hatches.[http://www.armyrecognition.com/march_2016_global_defense_security_news_industry/russia_to_upgrade_its_btr-82a_armoured_personnel_carrier_to_btr-87_tass_32403162.html Russia to upgrade its BTR-82A armoured personnel carrier to BTR-87] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107074022/http://www.armyrecognition.com/march_2016_global_defense_security_news_industry/russia_to_upgrade_its_btr-82a_armoured_personnel_carrier_to_btr-87_tass_32403162.html |date=7 November 2016 }} – Armyrecognition.com, 24 March 2016
• BTR-82V – A BTR-80 with a hull upgraded to the BTR-82A-level with 14.5 mm heavy machine gun in a manned turret. Development in accordance with terms issued by the Russian National Guard.[https://armyrecognition.com/december_2017_global_defense_security_news_industry/russian_company_vpk_introduces_its_btr-82v_armored_personnel_carrier.html Russian company VPK introduces its BTR-82V armored personnel carrier] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211110504/https://armyrecognition.com/december_2017_global_defense_security_news_industry/russian_company_vpk_introduces_its_btr-82v_armored_personnel_carrier.html |date=11 December 2017 }} – Armyrecognition.com, 8 December 2017
• File:ParkPatriot2015part5-63.jpg 2S23 "Nona-SVK" – fire support vehicle with the 120 mm 2A60 rifled gun-mortar – developed on the base of 2А51 rifled gun/mortar of the 2S9 Nona – and a crew of 4. Adopted in 1990.{{cite web |url=http://mz.perm.ru/eng/business/products-catalog/pg1/rz154/231/ |title=120-mm Self-propelled Gun 2C23 "Nona-SVK" - Motovilikha |access-date=2013-08-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130802102147/http://mz.perm.ru/eng/business/products-catalog/pg1/rz154/231/ |archive-date=2 August 2013}}
• File:BREM-K - TankBiathlon14part2-06.jpgBREM-K (GAZ-59033) (bronirovannaya remontno-evakuatsionnaya mashina) – armoured recovery vehicle with towbars, a winch, welding equipment and a light crane.
• KM-80 or BTR-80 PBKM – command vehicle.
• RKhM-4 (razvedivatel’naya khimicheskaya mashina) – NBC reconnaissance vehicle with detection devices including the IMD-21BA and DP-5V, an automatic chemical alarm system GSA-12, a detection set for chemical agents KPKhR-3, an MK-3M meteo set, a KPO-1 sampling device, an ASP automatic detector and a KZO-2 flag dispenser to mark contaminated areas.
• RKhM-4-01 – improved version with more modern equipment, including the GSA-13, IMD-1R, ASP-12 systems, a PGO-11 semi-automatic detection device, R-171M and R-173M radios instead of the older R-123M.
• RKhM-4-02 – with upgraded detection systems such as the ASP-13, IMD-2NM and IMD-23, GSA-14; analysis, storage and interface unit UIK-RKhB and T-235-1U COMSEC equipment.{{cite press release |url=http://federalbook.ru/files/Reestr/Company/OPK-5/7549OPK5-Zavod%20Tula.pdf |title=«ЗАВОД ТУЛА |publisher=ОТКРЫТОЕ АКЦИОНЕРНОЕ ОБЩЕСТВО |access-date=2013-07-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110816025555/http://federalbook.ru/files/Reestr/Company/OPK-5/7549OPK5-Zavod%20Tula.pdf |archive-date=16 August 2011 |url-status=live }}
• RKhM-6 "Povozka" – latest version with state-of-the-art detection systems, including the PRKhDD-2B with a detection range of about 3 km. The RKhM-6 is equipped with an SN-RKhM inertial navigation system and a 14Ts834 satellite navigation system. In service since 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2011/1230/185511024/detail.shtml|title=ЦАМТО / Новости / В 2011 году в Сухопутные войска в рамках гособоронзаказа поступило более 30 РСЗО "Торнадо-Г"|website=www.armstrade.org|access-date=1 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101003003/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2011/1230/185511024/detail.shtml|archive-date=1 January 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.arms-expo.ru/049057054048124051051055057054.html|title=ЮВО России: войска РХБ защиты перевооружаются на современные мобильные комплексы|access-date=26 November 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112065802/http://www.arms-expo.ru/049057054048124051051055057054.html|archive-date=12 November 2013}} Deployed to Syria in November 2018.{{cite web |url=https://www.janes.com/article/84614/russian-deploys-new-cbrn-vehicle-to-syria |title=Janes | Latest defence and security news |access-date=17 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117193725/https://www.janes.com/article/84614/russian-deploys-new-cbrn-vehicle-to-syria |archive-date=17 November 2018 |url-status=live }}
• RPM-2 – A mobile radiological reconnaissance station with KRPI system. In service since 2000. Might also be known as NKR (nazemnij kompleks radiatsionnoj razvedki, "ground nuclear recon complex").
• R-149BMRA – command and signals vehicle.
• R-145BM1 – 5th generation command and signals vehicle. Entered service in 2015.{{cite web|url=http://vpk-news.ru/news/33101|title=Связисты ЮВО провели радиотренировку в Чечне - Еженедельник "Военно-промышленный курьер"|website=vpk-news.ru|access-date=21 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022084725/http://vpk-news.ru/news/33101|archive-date=22 October 2016|url-status=live}}
• R-439-BK1 – satellite communications vehicle.
• File:BPDM-01.jpg"BPDM 15TS56M Typhoon M" – new version for the Strategic Rocket units (RVSN), developed on the basis of the BTR-82{{cite web |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/typhoon-m_anti-sabotage_vehicle_for_russian_strategic_missile_forces.html |title=Typhoon-M anti-sabotage vehicle for Russian Strategic Missile Forces | weapons defence industry military technology UK | analysis focus army defence military industry army |date=24 September 2018 |access-date=24 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924224811/https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/typhoon-m_anti-sabotage_vehicle_for_russian_strategic_missile_forces.html |archive-date=24 September 2018 |url-status=live }} that will replace the base security vehicles MBP on BTR-60/70 chassis. Signal from the optoelectronic station displayed on liquid crystal screens; operator or commander can monitor the environment and attack the detected targets using the existing machine gun.{{Cite news |date=7 June 2023 |title=Russian Electronic Warfare Systems Analytic Insight Report |url=https://sprotyvg7.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/COGINT_Analytic_Insight_Report_Russian_EW_Systems__231119_114942.pdf}} The BTR-80 version is equipped with a new turret with a 7.62 mm machine gun, an Eleron-3SV unmanned aerial vehicle with a 5 km range, new optical and infrared bands observation device TKN-4S and a "Kredo-1" radar. In service since 2013. Around 70 vehicles were delivered in 2012–2020.{{cite web|url=http://itar-tass.com/sibir-news/1436780|title=ТАСС: Сибирь - В Новосибирской области соединения РВСН успешно отразили действия условного противника|work=ТАСС|access-date=26 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140916053048/http://itar-tass.com/sibir-news/1436780|archive-date=16 September 2014|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://ria.ru/arms/20161110/1481083948.html|title=РВСН испытали боевого робота-охранника с гранатометом|date=10 November 2016|access-date=12 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161113032930/https://ria.ru/arms/20161110/1481083948.html|archive-date=13 November 2016|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://mail.armyrecognition.com/january_2017_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/taifun-m_anti-commando_vehicle_fully_operational_in_russian_strategic_missile_forces_tass_11601171.html |title=Taifun-M anti-commando vehicle fully operational in Russian Strategic Missile Forces. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118230007/http://mail.armyrecognition.com/january_2017_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/taifun-m_anti-commando_vehicle_fully_operational_in_russian_strategic_missile_forces_tass_11601171.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 January 2017 |access-date=18 January 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2020/0403/103057358/detail.shtml |title=ЦАМТО / Новости / За последние пять лет в РВСН поступило более 30 БПДМ "Тайфун-М" для охраны ракетных комплексов "Ярс" |publisher=Armstrade.org |date= |accessdate=2022-03-08}}{{cite web|url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2021/0111/085061162/detail.shtml |title=ЦАМТО / / В РВСН поступили около 70 боевых противодиверсионных машин "Тайфун-М" |publisher=Armstrade.org |date= |accessdate=2022-03-08}}
• ZS-88 (zvukoveshchatel’naya stantsiya) – PsyOps vehicle with loudspeaker set.
• ZS-96 (zvukoveshchatel’naya stantsiya) – PsyOps vehicle with loudspeaker set.
• K1Sh1 (GAZ-59032) – command post vehicle with bigger hull and unarmed turret. Also known as UNSh (unifitsirovannyj shassi, "unified chassis"). This version serves as the basis for several specialised vehicles. Estonia used this type as an APC with a machine gun turret.
• BMM-80 "Simfoniya" (GAZ-59039) (bronirovannaya mnogofunktsionalnaya meditsinskaya mashina) – armoured ambulance, comes in three versions each of which can transport 9 patients, including two on stretchers on the rear hull (Developed in 1993):
• BMM-1 (first aid and evacuation from the battle field),
• BMM-2 (initial medical treatment at battalion-level) and
• BMM-3 (mobile field hospital).
• E-351BrM – mobile electric power station. The vehicle is equipped with an AD-30T/400 diesel-electric generator that can deliver power to up to 15 signals vehicles. It has a 2-men crew.
• PU-12M6 (9S482M6) (punkt upravleniya) – battery command vehicle (BKP – batarejnyj kommandnyj punkt) for air defence units equipped with "Strela-1M" (SA-9), "Strela-10M2 (SA-13), "Osa-AK" (SA-8), 2S6 "Tunguska" and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka".
• PU-12M7 (9S482M7) – improved version.
• 1V152 – command and forward observer vehicle for field artillery units. The standard equipment consists of range finders, day/night vision devices, navigation equipment etc. The 1V152 and 1V153 (on Ural-4320 truck) belong to the KSAUO "Kapustnik-B" set.{{Cite web|url=http://www.arms-expo.ru/site.xp/049056053051124055056049.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425200843/http://www.arms-expo.ru/049056053051124055056049.html|url-status=dead|title="Капустник-Б", автоматизированная система управления огнем ствольной артиллерии, минометов и реактивных систем залпового огня — ОРУЖИЕ РОССИИ, Федеральный электронный справочник вооружения и военной техники|archivedate=25 April 2012}}[http://www.signal.kovrov.ru/ru/kapustnik.shtml лБРХУФОЙЛ-в :: чойй "уЙЗОБМ"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040711062342/http://www.signal.kovrov.ru/ru/kapustnik.shtml |date=11 July 2004 }}
• R-149BMR – signals vehicle, equipped with R-168-100KA "Akveduk-100KA", R-168-100U, R-163-25U, R-163-10V, and R-163-1V "Arbalet" HF/VHF radio sets, AVSK intercom, P-338 video system, AD-3,5U-28,5 generator, ASh-4 telescopic mast, AZI NVIS HF antenna and ShDA-50 Discone-type antenna.
• R-149MA1 – command and signals vehicle.
• R-149MA3 – command and signals vehicle.
• File:R-166-0,5 radiostation - 27th Independent Sevastopol Guards Motor Rifle Brigade (3).jpgR-165B – HF signals vehicle equipped with "Arbalet-500K", R-163-10V and -50, R-163-AR radios, R-016V "Vishnya" HF link equipment and an AB-4U-P28.5-1V generator. The radio sets have a declared range of 20–350 km on the move and 40–1,000 km deployed.
• R-439-MD2 – satellite communications vehicle.
• R-439-BK "Legenda 2BK" – satellite communications vehicle,{{cite web |url=http://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2017/0822/093542728/detail.shtml |title=ЦАМТО / Новости / В Приамурское объединение ВВО поступили новые мобильные станции спутниковой связи|website=armstrade.org|access-date=22 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822223004/http://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2017/0822/093542728/detail.shtml|archive-date=22 August 2017|url-status=live}} operates within 3400-3900 MHz (reception) and 5725-6225 MHz (transmission) ranges.
• P-240BTZ – switchboard vehicle with "Zenit" set. Planned successor for the BTR-60 based P-240BT.
• File:Infauna K1Sh1 UNSh-12.jpg"Infauna" – An electronic countermeasures variant created for the Airborne Troops. The VDV accepted the first four vehicles into active service in early July 2012 after completing field evaluation which started in early 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.deagel.com/Special-Purpose-Vehicles/Infauna_a000348009.aspx|title=Infauna|website=www.deagel.com|access-date=2 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130412014026/http://www.deagel.com/Special-Purpose-Vehicles/Infauna_a000348009.aspx|archive-date=12 April 2013|url-status=live}} As of September 2016, it has been delivered to Armenia.{{cite web|url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2016/0921/124537173/detail.shtml|title=ЦАМТО / Новости / Военный парад, посвященный 25-летию независимости Армении, прошел 21 сентября в Ереване|website=www.armstrade.org|access-date=23 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728180607/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2016/0921/124537173/detail.shtml|archive-date=28 July 2017|url-status=live}}
• Mars-2000 – Reconnaissance combat vehicle based on the BTR-82.{{cite web|url=https://tass.com/defense/1160915|title=Russia developing new reconnaissance armored vehicle|website=tass.com|access-date=27 May 2020}}
• BTR-90

• {{ill|BTR-80 "Caribe"|es|BTR-80 Caribe|vertical-align=sup}} – version for Colombian marines with .50cal machine gun instead of 14.5 mm KPVT. 100 ordered. Caribe project is assembled in COTECMAR (Corporación Tecnológica del Mar Caribe) Plant in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia{{Cite web|url=http://www.fuerzasmilitares.net/armamento/ejc_blindado_btr80/ruso.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060924090751/http://www.fuerzasmilitares.net/armamento/ejc_blindado_btr80/ruso.html|url-status=usurped|title=Colombia: Seguridad y Defensa|archivedate=24 September 2006}}

• BTR-80 UNSh (EST) – Estonian version of the BTR-80. In 1992, about 20 armoured vehicles were seized from a company trying to smuggle them out of Estonia as agricultural equipment. These vehicles were put into service in the Estonian Defence Forces.{{cite magazine |last=Abel |first=Urmas |year=2017 |title=Vene sugemetega soomukid sõitsid taas Eesti pinnal |url=https://issuu.com/sodur/docs/so__dur_042017/18 |language=et |magazine=Sõdur |issue=4 |page=18 |issn=1406-3379}} In 2013, 13 vehicles were handed over to the Estonian Defence League.{{cite magazine |last=Andersen |first=Ardi |year=2014 |title=Kose meeste oma BTR |url=https://issuu.com/kaitse_kodu/docs/kaitse_kodu_07_2014_veeb/58 |language=et |magazine=Kaitse Kodu! |issue=4 |page=58 |issn=1406-3387}}

• BTR-80M – Upgraded version with passive day/night sight KM-1M on top of the roof, stowage box for water bottles on the left hull side, improved NBC protection system and Kronsberg radio set.{{Cite web|url=http://www.currus.hu/termeles/hadipari/fejlesztes/01/01.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080207041518/http://www.currus.hu/termeles/hadipari/fejlesztes/01/01.html|url-status=dead|title=eredmeny|archivedate=7 February 2008}}
• BTR-80 GKKO – Turret-less version with observation equipment. Prototype.
• BTR-80 MPAEJ (műszaki páncélozott akadály elháritó jármű) – Unarmed combat engineer version without turret. In service.{{citation |title=BTR-80 MPAEJ |work=currus.hu |language=hu |url=http://www.currus.hu/termeles/hadipari/fejlesztes/07/07.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080207041544/http://www.currus.hu/termeles/hadipari/fejlesztes/07/07.html |archive-date=7 February 2008 |url-status=dead}}
• BTR-80 MPFJ (műszaki páncélozott felderitő jármű) – Unarmed obstacle clearing vehicle without turret. In service.{{citation |title=BTR-80 MPFJ |work=currus.hu |language=hu |url=http://www.currus.hu/termeles/hadipari/fejlesztes/08/08.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080207041549/http://www.currus.hu/termeles/hadipari/fejlesztes/08/08.html |archive-date=7 February 2008 |url-status=dead}}
• BTR-80 MVJ (mentő-vontató jármű) – Repair and recovery vehicle with crane and winch. In service.{{citation |title=BTR-80 MVJ |work=currus.hu |language=hu |url=http://www.currus.hu/termeles/hadipari/fejlesztes/06/06.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080207041539/http://www.currus.hu/termeles/hadipari/fejlesztes/06/06.html |archive-date=7 February 2008 |url-status=dead}}
• BTR-80 SKJ (sebesült kihordó jármű) – Heavily modified ambulance version with bigger troop compartment.{{citation |title=BTR-80 SKJ |work=currus.hu |language=hu |url=http://www.currus.hu/termeles/hadipari/fejlesztes/03/03.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080207041529/http://www.currus.hu/termeles/hadipari/fejlesztes/03/03.html |archive-date=7 February 2008 |url-status=dead}}
• BTR-80 VSF (vegyi-sugár felderítő jármű) – NBC reconnaissance vehicle. In service.{{citation |title=BTR-80 VSF |work=currus.hu |language=hu |url=http://www.currus.hu/termeles/hadipari/fejlesztes/04/04.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080207041534/http://www.currus.hu/termeles/hadipari/fejlesztes/04/04.html |archive-date=7 February 2008 |url-status=dead}}

• M2010 8×8 – Following the acquisition of 32 BTR-80As, North Korea appears to have produced and put into service a domestic clone of the vehicle of an unknown designation. It carries 3 crew and 7–8 troops and is fitted with an indigenous turret equipped with two 14.5 mm and one 7.62 mm machine guns. Other features such as protection, engine placement, entry and exit points, and amphibious capabilities are similar to the BTR-80.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20160409031729/http://www.military-today.com/apc/north_korean_8x8_apc.htm North Korean 8x8 APC]}} – Military-Today.com It is known unofficially as the M-2010 or Chunma-D, since it first appeared in a military parade in 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.massimotessitori.altervista.org/armoursite/nkindigenoustanks/m-2010apc/m-2010-8x8.html|title=North Korean M-2012 8x8 APC derived from BTR-80|website=www.massimotessitori.altervista.org|access-date=1 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170313103315/http://massimotessitori.altervista.org/armoursite/nkindigenoustanks/m-2010apc/m-2010-8x8.html|archive-date=13 March 2017|url-status=live}}
• M2010 6×6 – North Korea developed a 6×6 version of the BTR-80A to carry troops and cargo under armor and for reconnaissance. It carries 3 crew and 6 troops and is fitted with the same indigenous turret. There is a door on either side of the hull, and it otherwise has the same protection, engine placement, and amphibious capabilities.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20160409074719/http://www.military-today.com/apc/north_korean_6x6_apc.htm North Korean 6x6 APC]}} – Military-Today.com It can be fitted with a MANPADS launcher mounted on top of the turret.[http://armyrecognition.com/april_2017_global_defense_security_news_industry/analysis_new_combat_vehicles_and_tanks_at_military_parade_in_south_korea_by_army_recognition_11704172.html Analysis: New combat vehicles and tanks at military parade in North Korea by Army Recognition] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418082622/http://armyrecognition.com/april_2017_global_defense_security_news_industry/analysis_new_combat_vehicles_and_tanks_at_military_parade_in_south_korea_by_army_recognition_11704172.html |date=18 April 2017}} – Armyrecognition.com, 17 April 2017

File:Zimbru 2000.jpg

• Lince/Lynx - allegedly a Peruvian upgrade for BTR-80-type APCs by Desarrollos Industriales Casanave, which consist of a better suspension system, engine and gearbox.{{cite web |url=http://discasanave.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=300025 |title=Vehículo Blindado de Combate "Lince" |website=discasanave.com |access-date=15 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140828225053/http://discasanave.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=300025 |archive-date=28 August 2014 |url-status=dead}} A 30mm autocannon with FCS controls is installed with two Defender missiles on the cannon.

Nevertheless, the recognized Ukrainian involvement in the armament (ZTM-2 cannon) and the strong visual resemblance to BTR-3 hints us to state that it is (at least a derivative of) a BTR-3.

• TAB Zimbru (B33) (transportorul amfibiu blindat) – A modified version of the BTR-80 with Model 1240 V8-DTS engine of 268 hp (197 kW), R-1231B radio set and 500 additional rounds 7.62 mm. Made by CN RomArm SA.
• Zimbru 2000 – An improved version with bigger hull, new Deutz BF6M 1013FC 285 hp (212 kW) engine, new transmission Allison-MD 3060 PR etc. Can be fitted with a new turret like the OWS 25R. Prototype.

File:Ukrainian marines - Sea Breeze 2010.jpg, 2010.]]

• BTR-80UP – An improved version, produced in Ukraine in cooperation with Poland for Iraq (98 planned). Fitted with a new 300 hp engine, additional armour and air conditioner.{{Cite web|url=http://www.altair.h2.pl/cz-art-233|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120722215044/http://www.altair.h2.pl/cz-art-233|url-status=dead|title=Altair – R-wto 12/2006 – BTR-80UP do Iraku. Sokoły chyba nie|archivedate=22 July 2012}}
• BTR-80UP-KB – battalion level command vehicle.
• BTR-80UP-KR – company level command vehicle.
• BTR-80UP-S – staff vehicle.
• BTR-80UP-M – ambulance.
• BTR-80UP-BREM – recovery vehicle.
• BTR-80UP-R – reconnaissance version.
• BTR-80UP-T – cargo version.
• BTR-94
• KShM "Kushetka-B" – command vehicle, based on the K1Sh1 chassis and developed by Radioprylad from Ukraine. The specialised equipment consists of the "Berkut-M" HF radioset and several, VHF sets – R-171M, R-173M "Abzats-M", R-163-50U, R-163-10V and R-163-1V "Arbalet" (with a range from 5 to 350 km). Other equipment includes a navigation apparatus (probably TNA-4-6), an AB-1-P28,5-B-V1 generator as well as DLYa4.115.002 and DLYa2.091.008 telescopic antenna masts.[http://www.vkmtuci.edu.mhost.ru/texcba/ksmkush.htm Военная кафедра МТУСИ :: Командно-штабная машина "Кушетка-Б" на транспортной базе БТР-80] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080306215839/http://www.vkmtuci.edu.mhost.ru/texcba/ksmkush.htm |date=6 March 2008 }}

==Operators==

File:BTR-80 operators.png

===Current operators===

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File:Ukrainian BTR-80 in Tendra, 2010.jpg' BTR-80 takes part in Exercise Sea Breeze 2010]]

• {{flag|Afghanistan}}{{cite book|last=Christopher F. Foss|title=Jane's Tanks and Combat Vehicles Recognition Guide|date=16 May 2000|edition=2000|pages=[https://archive.org/details/janestankcombatv00foss/page/410 410–414]|publisher=Harper Collins Publishers|isbn=978-0-00-472452-2|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/janestankcombatv00foss/page/410}}
• {{flag|Algeria}}: 150{{cite web |url=http://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php |title=Trade Registers |publisher=Armstrade.sipri.org |access-date=2013-06-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100414022558/http://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php |archive-date=14 April 2010 |url-status=live }}
• {{flag|Angola}}: 11
• {{flag|Armenia}}: 98{{cite book |title=The Military Balance 2007 |last=IISS |author-link=IISS |year=2007 |publisher=Routledge for the IISS |location=London|isbn=978-1-85743-437-8 |page=155}}{{cite web |url=http://armstrade.org/files/obrazecglava4.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-11-23 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129043209/http://www.armstrade.org/files/obrazecglava4.pdf |archive-date=29 November 2014|language=ru}}
• {{flag|Azerbaijan}}: 70 BTR-80A and 230 BTR-82A{{cite web | url=https://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/5598195/ | title=Какое оружие Азербайджан покупал у России - ТАСС }}
• {{flag|Bangladesh}}: 645 (sources vary)
• {{flag|Belarus}}
• {{flag|Burundi}}: 10
• {{flag|Chad}}: 24
• {{flag|Colombia}}: 8
• {{flag|Djibouti}}: 8
• {{flag|Georgia}}: 65
• {{flag|Hungary}}:260 BTR-80 in service as of 2024.International Institute for Strategic Studies: The Military Balance 2024 555 units received from Russia between 1996 and 1999. 66 vehicles were sold to Serbia in 2024.
• {{flag|Indonesia}}: 12
• {{flag|Iraq}}
• {{flag|Ivory Coast}}: 6
• {{flag|Kazakhstan}}: 155
• {{flag|Kyrgyzstan}}{{cite web |last1=Mitzer |first1=Stijn |last2=Oliemans |first2=Joost |title=Central Asian Armour: Kyrgyzstan's Inventory of AFVs |url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/10/central-asian-armour-kyrgyzstans.html |website=Oryx |date=10 October 2022}}
• {{flag|Moldova}}
• {{flag|Mongolia}}: 20
• {{flag|Myanmar}}: unknown number in service
• {{flag|Nicaragua}}{{cite web|author=Center for Strategic & International Studies |url=https://www.csis.org/analysis/russian-engagement-latin-america-update |title=Russian Engagement in Latin America: An Update | Center for Strategic and International Studies |publisher=Csis.org |date=2017-12-19 |accessdate=2022-03-08}}
• {{flag|North Korea}}: 32
• {{flag|North Macedonia}}: 12 BTR-80 in service as of 2024.
• {{flag|Russia}}: 1,500 BTR-80, 1,100 BTR-82 International Institute for Strategic Studies: The Military Balance 2022
• {{flag|Serbia}}: 50 in service; 16 in reserve, used for spare parts.{{cite web | url=https://www.sd.rs/vesti/naoruzanje/vojska-srbije-od-madarske-otkupila-26-oklopnjaka-btr-80a-2024-01-17 | title=FANTASTIČNO POJAČANJE! Vojska Srbije od Mađarske otkupila 26 oklopnjaka BTR-80A (VIDEO) | date=17 January 2024 }}{{cite web | title=Węgierskie BTR-80A radzieckiej produkcji teraz będą służyć w serbskiej armii | website=Portal Obronny | date=2024-06-02 | url=https://portalobronny.se.pl/bron-i-strzelectwo/wegierskie-btr-80a-radzieckiej-produkcji-teraz-beda-sluzyc-w-serbskiej-armii-aa-F35Y-cr6x-jx4h.html | language=pl | ref={{sfnref | Portal Obronny | 2024}} | access-date=2024-06-03}}{{cite web | title=Vucic announced the equipping of the Serbian Armed Forces with suicide Drones | website=Sarajevo Times | date=2024-07-05 | url=https://sarajevotimes.com/vucic-announced-the-equipping-of-the-serbian-armed-forces-with-suicide-drones/ | ref={{sfnref | Sarajevo Times | 2024}} | access-date=2024-07-11}}
• {{flag|Sri Lanka}}: 49
• {{flag|Sudan}}: 90
• {{flag|Syria}}{{cite web |last1=Mitzer |first1=Stijn |last2=Oliemans |first2=Joost |title=Sighting of Russian BTR-82A IFV leaves no doubt that Russia is throwing equipment into Syria |url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2015/08/sighting-of-russian-btr-82a-ifv-leaves.html |website=Oryx |date=24 August 2015}}
• {{flag|Tajikistan}}
• {{flag|Turkmenistan}}: 8
• {{flag|Uganda}}: 32
• {{flag|Ukraine}}: 350, reported 57 BTR-80 and 127 BTR-82A were captured from Russian forces during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.{{Cite web |last=Oryx |title=Attack On Europe: Documenting Russian Equipment Losses During The 2022 Russian Invasion Of Ukraine |url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/attack-on-europe-documenting-equipment.html |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=Oryx}}
• {{flag|Uzbekistan}}: 50
• {{flag|Venezuela}}: 114
• {{flag|Yemen}}: 100
• {{flag|Zambia}}{{cite web|title=Analysis: Zambia Defence Forces unveil new armored vehicles and military equipment {{!}} weapons defence industry military technology UK {{!}} analysis focus army defence military industry army|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/analysis_zambia_defence_forces_unveil_new_armored_vehicles_and_military_equipment.amp.html|access-date=2021-07-01|website=www.armyrecognition.com}}

===Former operators===

• {{flag|Estonia}}: 13 used by Estonian Defence League. Phased out of active service.
• {{flag|Ethiopia}}: 37 bought and used from Estonia in 1990. Not in use since 2015.
• {{flag|Finland}}: 2 bought for testing in 1990. Withdrawn from use in 2010.
• {{flag|Romania}}: 70
• {{flag|Turkey}}: 214 were bought from ex-USSR surplus. They were modernized with thermal sight. With the introduction of indigenous and modern vehicles, phased out of active service.
• {{flag|Soviet Union}}: passed on to successor states.

===Potential operators===

• {{flag|Argentina}}: Russia offered the construction of a factory for BTR 80/82 to Argentina.{{cite web|url=http://www.zona-militar.com/2020/11/19/btr-80-82/|title = Programa VCBR: La propuesta rusa por BTR-80 y BTR-82A|date = 19 November 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.zona-militar.com/2021/03/19/la-apuesta-rusa-en-defensa-consolida-contactos-al-maximo-nivel/|title = Rusia apuesta fuerte en materia de Defensa en Argentina|date = 19 March 2021}}

• Parola Tank Museum, Finland{{cite press release |url=http://www.panssarimuseo.fi/index-kuvat/Museonkesa2011-7.pdf |title=Panssarimuseon kesä 2011 |publisher=panssarimuseo |year=2011 |access-date=2013-07-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720185529/http://www.panssarimuseo.fi/index-kuvat/Museonkesa2011-7.pdf |archive-date=20 July 2011 |url-status=dead}}

{{reflist}}

• Zaloga, Steven J. (1990). Soviet Wheeled Armored Vehicles. Hong Kong: Concord Publications. {{ISBN|962-361-013-0}}.
• Hull/Markov/Zaloga (1999). Soviet/Russian Armor and Artillery Design Practices: 1945 to Present. Darlington Productions. {{ISBN|1-892848-01-5}}

{{Commons category}}

• [http://www.armyrecognition.com/Russe/vehicules_a_roues/BTR-80/BTR_80_russie_description.htm Technical data sheet and pictures BTR-80 ArmyRecognition.com]
• [https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/row/btr-80.htm FAS page]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20080219183421/http://russarms.com/land/msv/btr-80/tech-btr-80-d.asp About BTR-80 series (in Russian)]
• [http://serkoff.narod.ru/photoalbum122.html Pictures of early BTR-80]
• [http://www.amz.ru/produktsiya/btr-80/ Website of AMZ: BTR-80 (in Russian)]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20110727061237/http://mhrfweb.makett.org/MHRF/index.php?option=com_phocagallery&view=category&id=21:btr-80-jarmcsalad&Itemid=11&lang=en Walkarounds on BTR-80s, BTR-80As, BTR-80AMs, and on Hungarian modifications]
• [http://weaponsystems.net/weaponsystem/CC03%20-%20BTR-80.html Weapon Systems BTR-80]

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