AMX-13 vs M-41 Caixas
The AMX-13 and the M-41 Caixas are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Engesa respectively. The AMX-13 weighs 14.5 tons vs 23.5 tons for the M-41 Caixas. Top speed is 60 km/h for the AMX-13 vs 72 km/h for the M-41 Caixas. Operational range is 400 km for the AMX-13 vs 160 km for the M-41 Caixas. The AMX-13 is armed with a 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun, while the M-41 Caixas carries a 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun. The AMX-13 has been produced in 7,700 units vs 296 for the M-41 Caixas.
| 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 |
| Brazilian light main battle tank, 296 units built, manufactured by Engesa. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Engesa |
| Number produced | 296 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 | 23.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.20 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.15 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.71 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AOS-895-3 V-6 Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX-13 or M-41 Caixas?
The M-41 Caixas is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the AMX-13's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-13 or M-41 Caixas?
The AMX-13 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the M-41 Caixas's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or M-41 Caixas?
The M-41 Caixas is heavier at 23.5 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-13's 14.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or M-41 Caixas?
The M-41 Caixas is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the AMX-13's 6.36 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and M-41 Caixas require?
The M-41 Caixas requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the AMX-13's 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-13 or M-41 Caixas?
The AMX-13 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,700 units compared to 296 units of the M-41 Caixas.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and M-41 Caixas?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the M-41 Caixas carries 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.