AAV-7A1 vs VAB

🇫🇷 VAB

Change comparison vs

Specifications

	AAV-7A1	VAB
Origin country	🇺🇸 United States	🇫🇷 France
Category	Armored Personnel Carrier	Armored Personnel Carrier
Type	Amphibious armored personnel carrier	6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer	BAE Systems Platforms & Services	GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense
Number produced	942 units	5,000 units
Estimated unit price	$2.5 million	$-- million
Combat weight	24.0 tons	13.8 tons
Maximum speed	72 km/h	92 km/h
Operational range	480 km	1,000 km
Length	7.94 m	5.98 m
Width	3.27 m	2.49 m
Height	3.26 m	2.06 m
Crew	3+21	2

Performance Radar Chart

Armament & Powertrain

	AAV-7A1	VAB
Main armament	Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher	1 7.62mm machine gun
Secondary weapon	12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun	--
Engine	Cummins VTA-903T (P-7A1), 525 hp	MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp

Overview

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. The AAV-7A1 entered service 7 years before the VAB (1972 vs 1979).

Detailed Comparison

Generating comparison analysis...

Unable to generate comparison at this time.

Related Comparisons

AAV-7A1 vs M113 AAV-7A1 vs BTR-60 AAV-7A1 vs MT-LB AAV-7A1 vs M2 Bradley AAV-7A1 vs BTR-50 AAV-7A1 vs BTR-80

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.