AML-90 / Eland vs Fennek

Overview

The AML-90 / Eland and the Fennek are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Panhard and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann respectively.

The AML-90 / Eland weighs 5.5 tons vs 10.4 tons for the Fennek. Top speed is 100 km/h for the AML-90 / Eland vs 115 km/h for the Fennek. Operational range is 600 km for the AML-90 / Eland vs 860 km for the Fennek. The AML-90 / Eland is armed with a 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds), while the Fennek carries a HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon.

The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in 4,812 units vs 632 for the Fennek. The AML-90 / Eland entered service 42 years before the Fennek (1961 vs 2003).

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
German scout car, with 632 units built, entered service in 2003 for reconnaissance duties.
Profile of Fennek
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Scout car
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann
Number produced 632 units
Estimated unit price $0.8 million
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)
Combat weight 10.4 tons
Maximum speed 115 km/h
Operational range 860 km
Length 5.58 m
Width 2.55 m
Height 2.29 m
Crew 3
Engine Deutz diesel 179 kW (239 hp)
Main armament HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon
Secondary weapon Rheinmetall MG3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AML-90 / Eland or Fennek?
The Fennek is faster with a maximum road speed of 115 km/h compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AML-90 / Eland or Fennek?
The Fennek has a longer operational range at 860 km compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the AML-90 / Eland or Fennek?
The Fennek is heavier at 10.4 tons combat weight compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AML-90 / Eland or Fennek?
The Fennek is longer at 5.58 meters compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.11 meters.
How many crew members do the AML-90 / Eland and Fennek require?
The AML-90 / Eland requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the Fennek's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AML-90 / Eland or Fennek?
The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in greater numbers with 4,812 units compared to 632 units of the Fennek.
What are the main armaments of the AML-90 / Eland and Fennek?
The AML-90 / Eland is armed with 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) while the Fennek carries HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon as its main armament.