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Specifications
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BRDM-2 |
Casspir |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Russia |
🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category |
Light Armoured Vehicle |
Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type |
Amphibious armoured scout car |
Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle |
| Manufacturer |
Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) |
Denel Mechem |
| Number produced |
7,200 units |
2,800 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
6.9 tons |
0.0 tons |
| Maximum speed |
100 km/h |
-- km/h |
| Operational range |
1,500 km |
-- km |
| Length |
6.29 m |
-- m |
| Width |
2.43 m |
-- m |
| Height |
2.43 m |
-- m |
| Crew |
3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers |
Armament & Powertrain
|
BRDM-2 |
Casspir |
| Main armament |
14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun |
-- |
| Secondary weapon |
7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun |
-- |
| Engine |
GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp |
170 hp (127 kW) ADE-352T 6-cylinder turbo-diesel |
Overview
The BRDM-2 and the Casspir are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) and Denel Mechem respectively.
The BRDM-2 has been produced in 7,200 units vs 2,800 for the Casspir. The BRDM-2 entered service 18 years before the Casspir (1962 vs 1980).
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or Casspir?
The BRDM-2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Casspir's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or Casspir?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 1,500 km compared to the Casspir's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or Casspir?
The BRDM-2 is heavier at 6.9 tons combat weight compared to the Casspir's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or Casspir?
The BRDM-2 is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the Casspir's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and Casspir require?
The Casspir requires a larger crew of crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers compared to the BRDM-2's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BRDM-2 or Casspir?
The BRDM-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,200 units compared to 2,800 units of the Casspir.
