AAV-7A1 vs VBCI
The AAV-7A1 and the VBCI are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by BAE Systems Platforms & Services and Nexter Systems respectively. The AAV-7A1 weighs 24.0 tons vs 32.0 tons for the VBCI. Top speed is 72 km/h for the AAV-7A1 vs 100 km/h for the VBCI. Operational range is 480 km for the AAV-7A1 vs 750 km for the VBCI. The AAV-7A1 is armed with a Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, while the VBCI carries a 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon. The AAV-7A1 has been produced in 942 units vs 640 for the VBCI. Unit cost is $2.5M for the AAV-7A1 vs $4.8M for the VBCI. The AAV-7A1 entered service 36 years before the VBCI (1972 vs 2008).
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| 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 |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Nexter Systems |
| Number produced | 640 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.8 million |
| Combat weight | 24.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.94 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.27 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.26 m ◉ |
| 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 | 32.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 750 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.60 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.98 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.00 m ◉ |
| Crew | 2 + 9-man combat group |
| Engine | 600 hp Volvo D13 turbocharged diesel engine |
| Main armament | 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | co-axial 7.62 mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AAV-7A1 or VBCI?
The VBCI is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the AAV-7A1's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AAV-7A1 or VBCI?
The VBCI has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the AAV-7A1's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the AAV-7A1 or VBCI?
The VBCI is heavier at 32.0 tons combat weight compared to the AAV-7A1's 24.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AAV-7A1 or VBCI?
The AAV-7A1 is longer at 7.94 meters compared to the VBCI's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the AAV-7A1 and VBCI require?
The AAV-7A1 requires a larger crew of 3+21 compared to the VBCI's 2 + 9-man combat group crew members.
Which is more expensive, the AAV-7A1 or VBCI?
The VBCI is more expensive at approximately $4.8 million per unit compared to the AAV-7A1 at $2.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AAV-7A1 or VBCI?
The AAV-7A1 has been produced in greater numbers with 942 units compared to 640 units of the VBCI.
What are the main armaments of the AAV-7A1 and VBCI?
The AAV-7A1 is armed with Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher while the VBCI carries 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon as its main armament.