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AMX-13 vs AMX-VCI

AMX-13 vs AMX-VCI at a glance — weight 14,500 vs 15,000 kg, top speed 60 vs 60 km/h, range 400 vs 350 km, crew — vs —.

AMX-13 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-13
AMX-VCI armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-VCI
Specifications
AMX-13 AMX-VCI
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Light Support Tank Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer GIAT Industries --
Number produced 7,700 units 3,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 15.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 400 km 350 km
Length 6.36 m 5.70 m
Width 2.51 m 2.67 m
Height 2.35 m 2.41 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) 3 + 10 passengers
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-13 AMX-VCI
Main armament 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun 20 mm cannon
Secondary weapon 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun
Engine Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp Diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-13 or AMX-VCI?
The AMX-VCI is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the AMX-13's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-13 or AMX-VCI?
The AMX-13 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the AMX-VCI's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or AMX-VCI?
The AMX-VCI is heavier at 15.0 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-13's 14.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or AMX-VCI?
The AMX-13 is longer at 6.36 meters compared to the AMX-VCI's 5.70 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and AMX-VCI require?
The AMX-VCI requires a larger crew of 3 + 10 passengers compared to the AMX-13's 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-13 or AMX-VCI?
The AMX-13 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,700 units compared to 3,000 units of the AMX-VCI.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and AMX-VCI?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the AMX-VCI carries 20 mm cannon as its main armament.