AMX-13 vs BRDM-2
The AMX-13 and the BRDM-2 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) respectively. At 14.5 tons, the AMX-13 is 2.1x the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons. Top speed is 60 km/h for the AMX-13 vs 100 km/h for the BRDM-2. Operational range is 400 km for the AMX-13 vs 1,500 km for the BRDM-2. The AMX-13 is armed with a 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun, while the BRDM-2 carries a 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun. The AMX-13 has been produced in 7,700 units vs 7,200 for the BRDM-2. The AMX-13 entered service 10 years before the BRDM-2 (1952 vs 1962).
| French light tank, first entering service in 1952, manufactured in over 7,700 units. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Support Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 7,700 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 | 14.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.36 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.35 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) |
| Engine | Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds |
| 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-13 or BRDM-2?
The BRDM-2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the AMX-13's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-13 or BRDM-2?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 1,500 km compared to the AMX-13's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or BRDM-2?
The AMX-13 is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or BRDM-2?
The AMX-13 is longer at 6.36 meters compared to the BRDM-2's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and BRDM-2 require?
The BRDM-2 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the AMX-13's 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-13 or BRDM-2?
The AMX-13 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,700 units compared to 7,200 units of the BRDM-2.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and BRDM-2?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the BRDM-2 carries 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun as its main armament.