Ajax vs AML-90 / Eland
The Ajax and the AML-90 / Eland are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by General Dynamics UK and Panhard respectively. At 38.0 tons, the Ajax is 6.9x the AML-90 / Eland's 5.5 tons. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Ajax vs 100 km/h for the AML-90 / Eland. Operational range is 500 km for the Ajax vs 600 km for the AML-90 / Eland. The Ajax is armed with a 40mm CT cannon, while the AML-90 / Eland carries a 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds). The Ajax has been produced in 100 units vs 4,812 for the AML-90 / Eland. The AML-90 / Eland entered service 64 years before the Ajax (1961 vs 2025).
| The Ajax is a British armoured reconnaissance vehicle introduced in 2021, featuring a 40mm cased telescoped cannon and an integrated digital sensor suite. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics UK |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| French light armored vehicle, built in 4812 units, entered service in 1961. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Panhard |
| Number produced | 4,812 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 38.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.62 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.35 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.00 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | MTU V8 diesel, 800 hp |
| Main armament | 40mm CT cannon |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62mm machine gun |
| Combat weight | 5.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Length | 5.11 m ◉ |
| Width | 1.97 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.07 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | Panhard 1.99 L Model 4 HD flat 4-cylinder air-cooled petrol |
| Main armament | 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 60mm Brandt mortar (53 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ajax or AML-90 / Eland?
The AML-90 / Eland is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Ajax's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Ajax or AML-90 / Eland?
The AML-90 / Eland has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Ajax's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Ajax or AML-90 / Eland?
The Ajax is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Ajax or AML-90 / Eland?
The Ajax is longer at 7.62 meters compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.11 meters.
How many crew members do the Ajax and AML-90 / Eland require?
The Ajax requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ajax or AML-90 / Eland?
The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in greater numbers with 4,812 units compared to 100 units of the Ajax.
What are the main armaments of the Ajax and AML-90 / Eland?
The Ajax is armed with 40mm CT cannon while the AML-90 / Eland carries 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) as its main armament.