AMX-13 vs Fennek

Overview

The AMX-13 and the Fennek are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann respectively.

The AMX-13 weighs 14.5 tons vs 10.4 tons for the Fennek. Top speed is 60 km/h for the AMX-13 vs 115 km/h for the Fennek. Operational range is 400 km for the AMX-13 vs 860 km for the Fennek. The AMX-13 is armed with a 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun, while the Fennek carries a HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon.

The AMX-13 has been produced in 7,700 units vs 632 for the Fennek. The AMX-13 entered service 51 years before the Fennek (1952 vs 2003).

French light tank, first entering service in 1952, manufactured in over 7,700 units.
Profile of AMX-13
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Support Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries
Number produced 7,700 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
German scout car, with 632 units built, entered service in 2003 for reconnaissance duties.
Profile of Fennek
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Scout car
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann
Number produced 632 units
Estimated unit price $0.8 million
Combat weight 14.5 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h
Operational range 400 km
Length 6.36 m
Width 2.51 m
Height 2.35 m
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 10.4 tons
Maximum speed 115 km/h
Operational range 860 km
Length 5.58 m
Width 2.55 m
Height 2.29 m
Crew 3
Engine Deutz diesel 179 kW (239 hp)
Main armament HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon
Secondary weapon Rheinmetall MG3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-13 or Fennek?
The Fennek is faster with a maximum road speed of 115 km/h compared to the AMX-13's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-13 or Fennek?
The Fennek has a longer operational range at 860 km compared to the AMX-13's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or Fennek?
The AMX-13 is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the Fennek's 10.4 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or Fennek?
The AMX-13 is longer at 6.36 meters compared to the Fennek's 5.58 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and Fennek require?
The AMX-13 requires a larger crew of 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) compared to the Fennek's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-13 or Fennek?
The AMX-13 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,700 units compared to 632 units of the Fennek.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and Fennek?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the Fennek carries HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon as its main armament.