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AMX-VCI vs BMP-1

AMX-VCI vs BMP-1 at a glance — weight 15,000 vs 13,200 kg, top speed 60 vs 65 km/h, range 350 vs 600 km, crew 3 + 10 passengers vs 3 + 8 passengers.

AMX-VCI armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-VCI
BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BMP-1
Specifications
AMX-VCI BMP-1
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer -- Kurgan Machine Building Works
Number produced 3,000 units 20,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 15.0 tons 13.2 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 350 km 600 km
Length 5.70 m 6.74 m
Width 2.67 m 2.94 m
Height 2.41 m 2.07 m
Crew 3 + 10 passengers 3 + 8 passengers
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-VCI BMP-1
Main armament 20 mm cannon 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun 9M14 Malyutka ATGM launcher
Engine Diesel engine UTD-20 6-cylinder diesel, 300 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-VCI or BMP-1?
The BMP-1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the AMX-VCI's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-VCI or BMP-1?
The BMP-1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the AMX-VCI's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-VCI or BMP-1?
The AMX-VCI is heavier at 15.0 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-1's 13.2 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-VCI or BMP-1?
The BMP-1 is longer at 6.74 meters compared to the AMX-VCI's 5.70 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-VCI and BMP-1 require?
Both the AMX-VCI and BMP-1 require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-VCI or BMP-1?
The BMP-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 3,000 units of the AMX-VCI.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-VCI and BMP-1?
The AMX-VCI is armed with 20 mm cannon while the BMP-1 carries 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun as its main armament.