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AMX-VCI vs MT-LB

AMX-VCI vs MT-LB at a glance — weight 15,000 vs 11,900 kg, top speed 60 vs 61 km/h, range 350 vs 500 km, crew — vs —.

AMX-VCI armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-VCI
MT-LB armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MT-LB
Specifications
AMX-VCI MT-LB
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer -- Kharkov Tractor Plant
Number produced 3,000 units 10,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 15.0 tons 11.9 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 61 km/h
Operational range 350 km 500 km
Length 5.70 m 6.45 m
Width 2.67 m 2.86 m
Height 2.41 m 1.86 m
Crew 3 + 10 passengers 2 + 11 passengers
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-VCI MT-LB
Main armament 20 mm cannon 7.62mm PKT machine gun
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun --
Engine Diesel engine YaMZ 238 V-8 diesel, 240 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-VCI or MT-LB?
The MT-LB is faster with a maximum road speed of 61 km/h compared to the AMX-VCI's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-VCI or MT-LB?
The MT-LB has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the AMX-VCI's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-VCI or MT-LB?
The AMX-VCI is heavier at 15.0 tons combat weight compared to the MT-LB's 11.9 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-VCI or MT-LB?
The MT-LB is longer at 6.45 meters compared to the AMX-VCI's 5.70 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-VCI and MT-LB require?
The AMX-VCI requires a larger crew of 3 + 10 passengers compared to the MT-LB's 2 + 11 passengers crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-VCI or MT-LB?
The MT-LB has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 3,000 units of the AMX-VCI.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-VCI and MT-LB?
The AMX-VCI is armed with 20 mm cannon while the MT-LB carries 7.62mm PKT machine gun as its main armament.