The BTR-70 is an eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier (Russian: бронетранспортёр, БТР, romanized: bronetransportyor, lit. 'armored carrier') originally developed by the Soviet Union during the late 1960s under the manufacturing code GAZ-4905. On August 21, 1972, it was accepted into Soviet service and would later be widely exported.

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 ATR 72 is a twin-engine turboprop, short-haul regional airliner developed and produced in France and Italy by aircraft manufacturer ATR. The number "72" in its name is derived from the aircraft's typical standard seating capacity of 72 passengers.

Sep 13, 2024 · Let's explore everything to know about this regional turboprop airliner and see how it connects even the smallest airports to the rest of the world. ATR aircraft first came about as a joint...

The BTR-60/70/ 80 /90 family is now an unmistakable landmark in the history of APCs, being one of the first height-wheeled amphibious vehicle developed in the east, and which proven rugged and adaptable to countless uses.

With its lighter structure, optimised speed and an engine designed for short sectors, the ATR 72-600 is, by far, the most fuel efficient regional aircraft. ATR’s fuel burn advantage drives lower costs and emissions and makes it the optimal aircraft for regional markets.

ATR 72-600 can carry up to 72 passengers at a sector distance of 300nm (550km). It can carry up to an additional 500kg on MTOW (maximum take-off weight) and MZFW (maximum zero fuel weight). The ATR 72-600 is powered by two Pratt and Whitney Canada PWC127M engines.

The BTR-70, a renowned Russian 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), was designed under the industrial label GAZ-4905 in the late 1960s. This Russian-engineered vehicle made its public debut at a military parade in Moscow in November 1980 and rapidly joined the Russian army's ranks in August 1972.

Feb 6, 2022 · BTR-72 was a far development of BTR-80 that features 125 mm 2A46 gun on a T-72 turret. This was the first wheeled vehicle application of the 2A46 and it was actually a fruit of a very detailed intelligence about Italian B1 Centauro.

The wheeled armored personnel carrier BTR-70 was developed in the late 1960s and entered service with the Soviet Army in 1973. Serial production of the vehicle took place in the years 1973-1984. The vehicle was powered by two carburetor engines with a total power of 240 HP and took 7 landing soldiers.