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AMX-VCI vs BTR-50

AMX-VCI vs BTR-50 at a glance — weight 15,000 vs 16,800 kg, top speed 60 vs 75 km/h, range 350 vs 400 km, crew — vs —.

AMX-VCI armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-VCI
BTR-50 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-50
Specifications
AMX-VCI BTR-50
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Tracked Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer -- Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant
Number produced 3,000 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 15.0 tons 16.8 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 350 km 400 km
Length 5.70 m -- m
Width 2.67 m -- m
Height 2.41 m 3.09 m
Crew 3 + 10 passengers up to 8
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-VCI BTR-50
Main armament 20 mm cannon 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun 7.62 mm KT or PKT coaxial machine gun
Engine Diesel engine UTD-20 6-cylinder 4-stroke V-type water-cooled diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-VCI or BTR-50?
The BTR-50 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-50?
The BTR-50 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the AMX-VCI's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-VCI or BTR-50?
The BTR-50 is heavier at 16.8 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-VCI's 15.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-VCI or BTR-50?
The AMX-VCI is longer at 5.70 meters compared to the BTR-50's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-VCI and BTR-50 require?
The BTR-50 requires a larger crew of up to 8 compared to the AMX-VCI's 3 + 10 passengers crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-VCI or BTR-50?
The BTR-50 has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 3,000 units of the AMX-VCI.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-VCI and BTR-50?
The AMX-VCI is armed with 20 mm cannon while the BTR-50 carries 30 mm ZTM1 or 2A72 autocannon as its main armament.