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AMX-13 vs Cobra II

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🇫🇷 AMX-13
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Specifications
AMX-13 Cobra II
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Support Tank Armoured tactical vehicle
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Otokar
Number produced 7,700 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 10.5 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 110 km/h
Operational range 400 km 700 km
Length 6.36 m 5.60 m
Width 2.51 m 2.50 m
Height 2.35 m 2.20 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) maximum ten personnel including the driver and the commander
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-13 Cobra II
Main armament 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun remote controlled weapon system (RCWS) of up to 30 mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds grenade launcher
Engine Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp 6.7L, six-cylinder, water cooled, turbo charged, common rail, diesel engine

Overview

The AMX-13 and the Cobra II are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Otokar respectively.

The AMX-13 weighs 14.5 tons vs 10.5 tons for the Cobra II. Top speed is 60 km/h for the AMX-13 vs 110 km/h for the Cobra II. Operational range is 400 km for the AMX-13 vs 700 km for the Cobra II. The AMX-13 is armed with a 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun, while the Cobra II carries a remote controlled weapon system (RCWS) of up to 30 mm machine gun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-13 or Cobra II?
The Cobra II is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the AMX-13's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-13 or Cobra II?
The Cobra II has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the AMX-13's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or Cobra II?
The AMX-13 is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the Cobra II's 10.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or Cobra II?
The AMX-13 is longer at 6.36 meters compared to the Cobra II's 5.60 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and Cobra II require?
The Cobra II requires a larger crew of maximum ten personnel including the driver and the commander compared to the AMX-13's 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and Cobra II?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the Cobra II carries remote controlled weapon system (RCWS) of up to 30 mm machine gun as its main armament.