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AMX-VCI vs BTR-152

AMX-VCI vs BTR-152 at a glance — weight 15,000 vs 9,910 kg, top speed 60 vs 75 km/h, range 350 vs 650 km, crew — vs —.

AMX-VCI armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-VCI
BTR-152 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-152
Specifications
AMX-VCI BTR-152
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer -- ZIS
Number produced 3,000 units 8,600 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 15.0 tons 9.9 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 350 km 650 km
Length 5.70 m 6.55 m
Width 2.67 m 2.32 m
Height 2.41 m 2.04 m
Crew 3 + 10 passengers 2 + 18 passengers
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-VCI BTR-152
Main armament 20 mm cannon 7.62mm SGMB (SG-43 Goryunov) machine gun
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun 12.7mm DShK or 14.5mm KPV heavy machine gun
Engine Diesel engine ZIL-137K six-cylinder in-line water-cooled petrol engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-VCI or BTR-152?
The BTR-152 is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the AMX-VCI's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-VCI or BTR-152?
The BTR-152 has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the AMX-VCI's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-VCI or BTR-152?
The AMX-VCI is heavier at 15.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-152's 9.9 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-VCI or BTR-152?
The BTR-152 is longer at 6.55 meters compared to the AMX-VCI's 5.70 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-VCI and BTR-152 require?
The AMX-VCI requires a larger crew of 3 + 10 passengers compared to the BTR-152's 2 + 18 passengers crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-VCI or BTR-152?
The BTR-152 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,600 units compared to 3,000 units of the AMX-VCI.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-VCI and BTR-152?
The AMX-VCI is armed with 20 mm cannon while the BTR-152 carries 7.62mm SGMB (SG-43 Goryunov) machine gun as its main armament.