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General Dynamics Ajax vs Kirpi

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Specifications
General Dynamics Ajax Kirpi
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle Mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle
Manufacturer General Dynamics UK BMC
Number produced 100 units -- units
Estimated unit price $13 million $-- million
Combat weight 38.0 tons 20.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 500 km -- km
Length 7.62 m -- m
Width 3.35 m -- m
Height 3.00 m -- m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) 3 (driver, commander, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
General Dynamics Ajax Kirpi
Main armament 40mm CT cannon 7.62-mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 7.62mm machine gun 12.7-mm machine gun
Engine MTU V8 diesel, 800 hp BMC TUNA engine

Overview

The General Dynamics Ajax and the Kirpi are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by General Dynamics UK and BMC respectively.

The General Dynamics Ajax weighs 38.0 tons vs 20.0 tons for the Kirpi. The General Dynamics Ajax is armed with a 40mm CT cannon, while the Kirpi carries a 7.62-mm machine gun.

The Kirpi entered service 11 years before the General Dynamics Ajax (2014 vs 2025).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the General Dynamics Ajax or Kirpi?
The General Dynamics Ajax is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Kirpi's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the General Dynamics Ajax or Kirpi?
The General Dynamics Ajax has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Kirpi's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the General Dynamics Ajax or Kirpi?
The General Dynamics Ajax is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the Kirpi's 20.0 tons.
Which is larger, the General Dynamics Ajax or Kirpi?
The General Dynamics Ajax is longer at 7.62 meters compared to the Kirpi's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the General Dynamics Ajax and Kirpi require?
The Kirpi requires a larger crew of 3 (driver, commander, gunner) compared to the General Dynamics Ajax's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the General Dynamics Ajax and Kirpi?
The General Dynamics Ajax is armed with 40mm CT cannon while the Kirpi carries 7.62-mm machine gun as its main armament.