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AMX-10 RC vs BRDM-2

AMX-10 RC vs BRDM-2 at a glance — weight 17,200 vs 6,900 kg, top speed 85 vs 100 km/h, range 800 vs 1,500 km, crew 4 vs —.

AMX-10 RC light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-10 RC
BRDM-2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BRDM-2
Specifications
AMX-10 RC BRDM-2
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle Amphibious armoured scout car
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ)
Number produced 464 units 7,200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 17.2 tons 6.9 tons
Maximum speed 85 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 800 km 1,500 km
Length 9.15 m 6.29 m
Width 2.78 m 2.43 m
Height 2.56 m 2.43 m
Crew 4 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-10 RC BRDM-2
Main armament 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 7.62 mm NF1 coaxial machine gun 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun
Engine Baudouin Diesel Model 6F11 SRX (current) GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp
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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.