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.
Profile of Ajax
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.
Profile of AML-90 / Eland
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.