Ajax vs AMX-13
The Ajax and the AMX-13 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by General Dynamics UK and GIAT Industries respectively. At 38.0 tons, the Ajax is 2.6x the AMX-13's 14.5 tons. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Ajax vs 60 km/h for the AMX-13. Operational range is 500 km for the Ajax vs 400 km for the AMX-13. The Ajax is armed with a 40mm CT cannon, while the AMX-13 carries a 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun. The Ajax has been produced in 100 units vs 7,700 for the AMX-13. The AMX-13 entered service 73 years before the Ajax (1952 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. | |
|
|
| 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 tank, first entering service in 1952, manufactured in over 7,700 units. | |
|
|
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Support Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 7,700 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 | 14.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.36 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.51 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.35 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) |
| Engine | Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ajax or AMX-13?
The Ajax is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the AMX-13's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Ajax or AMX-13?
The Ajax has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the AMX-13's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Ajax or AMX-13?
The Ajax is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-13's 14.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Ajax or AMX-13?
The Ajax is longer at 7.62 meters compared to the AMX-13's 6.36 meters.
How many crew members do the Ajax and AMX-13 require?
The Ajax requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) compared to the AMX-13's 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ajax or AMX-13?
The AMX-13 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,700 units compared to 100 units of the Ajax.
What are the main armaments of the Ajax and AMX-13?
The Ajax is armed with 40mm CT cannon while the AMX-13 carries 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun as its main armament.