BTR-90

BTR-90
BTR-90 on static display
Type	Armoured Personnel Carrier
Place of origin	Russia
Production history
Designed	1994
Produced	2004–2011
Specifications
Weight	20.9 tonnes
Length	7.64 m
Width	3.20 m
Height	2.98 m
Crew	3 (+7 infantry)
Armor	classified
Main armament	30 mm Shipunov 2A42 cannon (500 rounds)
Secondary armament	7.62 mm PKT machine gun (2000 rounds), AT-5 Spandrel ATGM, one 30 mm automatic grenade launcher (400 rounds).
Engine	turbocharged diesel 510 hp (380 kW)
Power/weight	24 hp/tonne
Suspension	wheeled 8×8
Operational range	800 km
Speed	100 km/h, 9 km/h swimming

BTR-90 (GAZ-5923) (Russian: бронетранспортер/Bronetransporter, or literally, "Armoured Transporter") is an 8×8 wheeled armoured personnel carrier developed in Russia, designed in 1993 and first shown publicly in 1994. It is a larger version of the BTR-80 vehicle, fitted with a BMP-2 turret. Armour protection is improved compared with the BTR-80, giving protection from 14.5 mm projectiles over the frontal arc.

It is armed with a 2A42 30 mm auto cannon, a coaxial 7.62 mm PKT machine gun, an AT-5 Spandrel ATGM, as well as an AGS-17 30 mm automatic grenade launcher. Limited numbers have been produced and are in service with Russian Internal Troops.

In October 2011, the Ministry of Defence refused to buy the BTR-90 and did not include them in the list of the state program of armament until 2020, and waived exports for the BTR-90.

The development of the BTR-90 was carried out at the Arzamas Machine Building Plant (AMZ), a subsidiary of the GAZ Joint Stock Company. Development commenced in the early 90s, with the first prototype completed and displayed to the public in 1994. The vehicle was intended to be used by mechanized units of the Russian Army, as well as marine units of the Russian Navy, as a vehicle for providing fire support, transportation of personnel, surveillance, reconnaissance, and patrolling tasks. A wide range of vehicles suiting various requirements can be developed on the basis of the BTR-90 chassis.

The vehicle is designed to be highly mobile and maneuverable in all terrain, while providing a high level of protection for its crew and passengers. The BTR-90 is fitted with a gun turret identical to the one used on the BMP-2.