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AMX-13 vs BRDM-2

AMX-13 vs BRDM-2 at a glance — weight 14,500 vs 6,900 kg, top speed 60 vs 100 km/h, range 400 vs 1,500 km, crew — vs —.

AMX-13 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-13
BRDM-2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BRDM-2
Specifications
AMX-13 BRDM-2
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Support Tank Amphibious armoured scout car
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ)
Number produced 7,700 units 7,200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 6.9 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 400 km 1,500 km
Length 6.36 m 6.29 m
Width 2.51 m 2.43 m
Height 2.35 m 2.43 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-13 BRDM-2
Main armament 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun
Secondary weapon 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun
Engine Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp
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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.