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AMX-13 vs M41 Walker Bulldog

AMX-13 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-13
M41 Walker Bulldog light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M41 Walker Bulldog
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Specifications
AMX-13 M41 Walker Bulldog
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Support Tank Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries General Motors Corp.
Number produced 7,700 units 3,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 23.5 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 400 km 165 km
Length 6.36 m 8.21 m
Width 2.51 m 3.18 m
Height 2.35 m 2.85 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-13 M41 Walker Bulldog
Main armament 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp V-6 Continental AOS-895-5 Diesel Engine with 500 hp

Overview

The AMX-13 and the M41 Walker Bulldog are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and General Motors Corp. respectively.

The AMX-13 weighs 14.5 tons vs 23.5 tons for the M41 Walker Bulldog. Top speed is 60 km/h for the AMX-13 vs 72 km/h for the M41 Walker Bulldog. Operational range is 400 km for the AMX-13 vs 165 km for the M41 Walker Bulldog. The AMX-13 is armed with a 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun, while the M41 Walker Bulldog carries a 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun.

The AMX-13 has been produced in 7,700 units vs 3,000 for the M41 Walker Bulldog. The AMX-13 entered service 1 years before the M41 Walker Bulldog (1952 vs 1953).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-13 or M41 Walker Bulldog?
The M41 Walker Bulldog 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 M41 Walker Bulldog?
The AMX-13 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the M41 Walker Bulldog's 165 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or M41 Walker Bulldog?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is heavier at 23.5 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-13's 14.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or M41 Walker Bulldog?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is longer at 8.21 meters compared to the AMX-13's 6.36 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and M41 Walker Bulldog require?
The M41 Walker Bulldog 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 M41 Walker Bulldog?
The AMX-13 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,700 units compared to 3,000 units of the M41 Walker Bulldog.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and M41 Walker Bulldog?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the M41 Walker Bulldog carries 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.