Ajax vs BRDM-2
The Ajax and the BRDM-2 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by General Dynamics UK and Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) respectively. At 38.0 tons, the Ajax is 5.5x the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Ajax vs 100 km/h for the BRDM-2. Operational range is 500 km for the Ajax vs 1,500 km for the BRDM-2. The Ajax is armed with a 40mm CT cannon, while the BRDM-2 carries a 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun. The Ajax has been produced in 100 units vs 7,200 for the BRDM-2. The BRDM-2 entered service 63 years before the Ajax (1962 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 |
| The BRDM-2 is a Soviet amphibious reconnaissance vehicle introduced in 1962 that features four retractable belly wheels to assist with crossing trenches. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Amphibious armoured scout car |
| Manufacturer | Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) |
| Number produced | 7,200 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 | 6.9 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.29 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.43 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.43 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp |
| Main armament | 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ajax or BRDM-2?
The BRDM-2 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 BRDM-2?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 1,500 km compared to the Ajax's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Ajax or BRDM-2?
The Ajax is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the Ajax or BRDM-2?
The Ajax is longer at 7.62 meters compared to the BRDM-2's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the Ajax and BRDM-2 require?
The Ajax requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) compared to the BRDM-2's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ajax or BRDM-2?
The BRDM-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,200 units compared to 100 units of the Ajax.
What are the main armaments of the Ajax and BRDM-2?
The Ajax is armed with 40mm CT cannon while the BRDM-2 carries 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun as its main armament.