AMX-10 RC vs BRDM-2
The AMX-10 RC and the BRDM-2 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) respectively. At 17.2 tons, the AMX-10 RC is 2.5x the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons. Top speed is 85 km/h for the AMX-10 RC vs 100 km/h for the BRDM-2. Operational range is 800 km for the AMX-10 RC vs 1,500 km for the BRDM-2. The AMX-10 RC is armed with a 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun, while the BRDM-2 carries a 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun. The AMX-10 RC has been produced in 464 units vs 7,200 for the BRDM-2. The BRDM-2 entered service 19 years before the AMX-10 RC (1962 vs 1981).
| French reconnaissance vehicle, entering service in 1981, equipped with a 105mm gun. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 464 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 | 17.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 85 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.15 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.78 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.56 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Baudouin Diesel Model 6F11 SRX (current) |
| Main armament | 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 7.62 mm NF1 coaxial machine gun |
| Combat weight | 6.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.29 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| 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 AMX-10 RC or BRDM-2?
The BRDM-2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the AMX-10 RC's 85 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-10 RC or BRDM-2?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 1,500 km compared to the AMX-10 RC's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-10 RC or BRDM-2?
The AMX-10 RC is heavier at 17.2 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-10 RC or BRDM-2?
The AMX-10 RC is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the BRDM-2's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-10 RC and BRDM-2 require?
The AMX-10 RC requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the BRDM-2's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-10 RC or BRDM-2?
The BRDM-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,200 units compared to 464 units of the AMX-10 RC.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-10 RC and BRDM-2?
The AMX-10 RC is armed with 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun while the BRDM-2 carries 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun as its main armament.