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AMX-VCI vs VAB

AMX-VCI vs VAB at a glance — weight 15,000 vs 13,800 kg, top speed 60 vs 92 km/h, range 350 vs 1,000 km, crew — vs 2.

AMX-VCI armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-VCI
VAB armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇫🇷 VAB
Specifications
AMX-VCI VAB
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer -- GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense
Number produced 3,000 units 5,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 15.0 tons 13.8 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 92 km/h
Operational range 350 km 1,000 km
Length 5.70 m 5.98 m
Width 2.67 m 2.49 m
Height 2.41 m 2.06 m
Crew 3 + 10 passengers 2
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-VCI VAB
Main armament 20 mm cannon 1 7.62mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun --
Engine Diesel engine MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-VCI or VAB?
The VAB is faster with a maximum road speed of 92 km/h compared to the AMX-VCI's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-VCI or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the AMX-VCI's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-VCI or VAB?
The AMX-VCI is heavier at 15.0 tons combat weight compared to the VAB's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-VCI or VAB?
The VAB is longer at 5.98 meters compared to the AMX-VCI's 5.70 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-VCI and VAB require?
The AMX-VCI requires a larger crew of 3 + 10 passengers compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-VCI or VAB?
The VAB has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 3,000 units of the AMX-VCI.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-VCI and VAB?
The AMX-VCI is armed with 20 mm cannon while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.