Overview
The BTR-80 armored transporter is an 8×8 wheeled amphibious armored personnel carrier (APC) first fielded in 1985. The truncated cone turret used on the BTR-70 allows the 14.5 mm (0.57 in) KPVT and coaxial 7.62 mm (0.3 in) 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.
