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Bionix vs VBCI

Bionix vs VBCI at a glance β€” weight 23,000 vs 32,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 100 km/h, range 400 vs 750 km, crew β€” vs β€”.

Bionix infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Bionix
VBCI infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· VBCI
Specifications
Bionix VBCI
Origin country πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singapore πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Infantry fighting vehicle Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer ST Engineering Nexter Systems
Number produced 800 units 640 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $4.8 million
Combat weight 23.0 tons 32.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 400 km 750 km
Length 5.90 m 7.60 m
Width 2.70 m 2.98 m
Height 2.60 m 3.00 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troops 2 + 9-man combat group
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Bionix VBCI
Main armament Mk44 Bushmaster II 30 mm cannon (Bionix II) 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon
Secondary weapon M242 Bushmaster 25 mm cannon (Bionix 25) co-axial 7.62 mm machine gun
Engine Detroit Diesel 6V 92TA, 475 hp (550 hp turbocharged) 600 hp Volvo D13 turbocharged diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bionix or VBCI?
The VBCI is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Bionix's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Bionix or VBCI?
The VBCI has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the Bionix's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Bionix or VBCI?
The VBCI is heavier at 32.0 tons combat weight compared to the Bionix's 23.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Bionix or VBCI?
The VBCI is longer at 7.60 meters compared to the Bionix's 5.90 meters.
How many crew members do the Bionix and VBCI require?
The Bionix requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troops compared to the VBCI's 2 + 9-man combat group crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bionix or VBCI?
The Bionix has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 640 units of the VBCI.
What are the main armaments of the Bionix and VBCI?
The Bionix is armed with Mk44 Bushmaster II 30 mm cannon (Bionix II) while the VBCI carries 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon as its main armament.