BTR-90 (GAZ-5923) (Russian: бронетранспортёр, romanized: Bronetransportyor, lit. 'Armoured Transporter') is an 8×8 wheeled armored personnel carrier developed in Russia, designed in 1993 and first shown publicly in 1994. It is a larger version of the …

BTR-90 (GAZ-5923) is an 8×8 wheeled armored 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...

VP-90 (VP-90 stands for velitelská pozorovatelna – 90) – Is a command and reconnaissance version of the OT-90 fitted with R-123M, R-107T and RF-10 radios. Two firing ports have been retained, one in the center of the right hand side of the vehicle and one in the rear left.

Development of the BTR-90 is understood to have commenced in the early 1990s, with the first prototype completed in 1994. It is essentially a scaled-up version of the BTR-80 with improved armour protection and greater payload, which, in turn, enables a …

Oct 19, 2023 · The resulting BTR-90 (or GAZ-5923) mated the enlarged hull of a BTR-80 with the 30-millimeter cannon turret of a BMP-2 fighting vehicle.

The BTR-90 is designed for mobility and maneuverability on all terrain, still offering a good protection, and fitted with a large gun turret shared with the BMP-2 for commonality. It main feature is a pointed nose, reminiscent of the LAV-25 and modern 8x8 APC/IFVs.

Sep 4, 2010 · Like all BTR variants, the BTR-90 is a variation of the BTR series and is an 8 wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier. It was developed in 1993 and was first shown in Russia in 1994 and essentially is a larger version of the BTR-80, fitted with a BMP-2 turret.

The BTR-90 retains all the form and function of its predecessor, while adding some new elements: it is larger in size than the earlier BTR-80, provides more interior space for the crew and passengers, and improves the Survivability and Protection.