BMP-1 vs M113
The BMP-1 is a Infantry Fighting Vehicle, while the M113 is a Armored Personnel Carrier. The BMP-1 weighs 13.2 tons vs 11.3 tons for the M113. Top speed is 65 km/h for the BMP-1 vs 61 km/h for the M113. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-1 vs 480 km for the M113. The BMP-1 is armed with a 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun, while the M113 carries a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun. The BMP-1 has been produced in 20,000 units vs 80,000 for the M113.
| Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1966, the BMP-1 is an infantry fighting vehicle armed with a 73mm smoothbore gun. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Kurgan Machine Building Works |
| Number produced | 20,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American APC, over 80,000 units built, widely used in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 80,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 million |
| Combat weight | 13.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.74 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.94 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.07 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 + 8 passengers |
| Engine | UTD-20 6-cylinder diesel, 300 hp |
| Main armament | 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 9M14 Malyutka ATGM launcher |
| Combat weight | 11.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 2.52 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.85 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BMP-1 or M113?
The BMP-1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-1 or M113?
The BMP-1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-1 or M113?
The BMP-1 is heavier at 13.2 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-1 or M113?
The BMP-1 is longer at 6.74 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-1 and M113 require?
The BMP-1 requires a larger crew of 3 + 8 passengers compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-1 or M113?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 20,000 units of the BMP-1.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-1 and M113?
The BMP-1 is armed with 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun while the M113 carries 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.