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AMX-13 vs BRDM-2

AMX-13 vs BRDM-2 at a glance โ€” weight 14,500 vs 6,900 kg, top speed 60 vs 100 km/h, range 400 vs 750 km, crew 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) vs 3 (commander, driver, gunner).

AMX-13 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท AMX-13Full specs
BRDM-2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ BRDM-2Full specs
Specifications
AMX-13 BRDM-2
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ 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 750 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)
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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 1ร— 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 750 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?
Both the AMX-13 and BRDM-2 require a crew of 3.
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.