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AML-90 / Eland vs M8 Greyhound

AML-90 / Eland light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· AML-90 / Eland
M8 Greyhound light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M8 Greyhound
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Specifications
AML-90 / Eland M8 Greyhound
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Armored Vehicle Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer Panhard Ford
Number produced 4,812 units 8,523 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 5.5 tons 7.7 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 600 km 480 km
Length 5.11 m 5.01 m
Width 1.97 m 2.26 m
Height 2.07 m 2.54 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
AML-90 / Eland M8 Greyhound
Main armament 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) 1 M6 37mm gun
Secondary weapon 60mm Brandt mortar (53 rounds) 1 Browning 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Panhard 1.99 L Model 4 HD flat 4-cylinder air-cooled petrol Hercules Model JXD Inline-6 Diesel Engine with 110 hp

Overview

The AML-90 / Eland and the M8 Greyhound are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Panhard and Ford respectively.

The AML-90 / Eland weighs 5.5 tons vs 7.7 tons for the M8 Greyhound. Top speed is 100 km/h for the AML-90 / Eland vs 90 km/h for the M8 Greyhound. Operational range is 600 km for the AML-90 / Eland vs 480 km for the M8 Greyhound. The AML-90 / Eland is armed with a 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds), while the M8 Greyhound carries a 1 M6 37mm gun.

The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in 4,812 units vs 8,523 for the M8 Greyhound. The M8 Greyhound entered service 18 years before the AML-90 / Eland (1943 vs 1961).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AML-90 / Eland or M8 Greyhound?
The AML-90 / Eland is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M8 Greyhound's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AML-90 / Eland or M8 Greyhound?
The AML-90 / Eland has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M8 Greyhound's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the AML-90 / Eland or M8 Greyhound?
The M8 Greyhound is heavier at 7.7 tons combat weight compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AML-90 / Eland or M8 Greyhound?
The AML-90 / Eland is longer at 5.11 meters compared to the M8 Greyhound's 5.01 meters.
How many crew members do the AML-90 / Eland and M8 Greyhound require?
The M8 Greyhound requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AML-90 / Eland or M8 Greyhound?
The M8 Greyhound has been produced in greater numbers with 8,523 units compared to 4,812 units of the AML-90 / Eland.
What are the main armaments of the AML-90 / Eland and M8 Greyhound?
The AML-90 / Eland is armed with 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) while the M8 Greyhound carries 1 M6 37mm gun as its main armament.