AAV-7A1 vs VAB
The AAV-7A1 and the VAB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by BAE Systems Platforms & Services and GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense respectively. The AAV-7A1 weighs 24.0 tons vs 13.8 tons for the VAB. Top speed is 72 km/h for the AAV-7A1 vs 92 km/h for the VAB. Operational range is 480 km for the AAV-7A1 vs 1,000 km for the VAB. The AAV-7A1 is armed with a Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, while the VAB carries a 1 7.62mm machine gun. The AAV-7A1 has been produced in 942 units vs 5,000 for the VAB.
| American amphibious APC, introduced in 1972, remains a primary troop transport for the US Marine Corps. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Amphibious armored personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Platforms & Services |
| Number produced | 942 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.5 million |
| French 6x6 armored personnel carrier, with 5000 units built, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Renault Trucks Defense. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 24.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.94 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.26 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3+21 |
| Engine | Cummins VTA-903T (P-7A1), 525 hp |
| Main armament | Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun |
| Combat weight | 13.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 92 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.98 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.06 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp |
| Main armament | 1 7.62mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AAV-7A1 or VAB?
The VAB is faster with a maximum road speed of 92 km/h compared to the AAV-7A1's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AAV-7A1 or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the AAV-7A1's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the AAV-7A1 or VAB?
The AAV-7A1 is heavier at 24.0 tons combat weight compared to the VAB's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the AAV-7A1 or VAB?
The AAV-7A1 is longer at 7.94 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the AAV-7A1 and VAB require?
The AAV-7A1 requires a larger crew of 3+21 compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AAV-7A1 or VAB?
The VAB has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 942 units of the AAV-7A1.
What are the main armaments of the AAV-7A1 and VAB?
The AAV-7A1 is armed with Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.