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BRDM-2 vs KMW Fennek

BRDM-2 vs KMW Fennek at a glance β€” weight 6,900 vs 10,400 kg, top speed 100 vs 115 km/h, range 750 vs 860 km, crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) vs 3.

BRDM-2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί BRDM-2Full specs
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Specifications
BRDM-2 KMW Fennek
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Amphibious armoured scout car Scout car
Manufacturer Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) Krauss-Maffei Wegmann
Number produced 7,200 units 632 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.8 million
Combat weight 6.9 tons 10.4 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 115 km/h
Operational range 750 km 860 km
Length 6.29 m 5.58 m
Width 2.43 m 2.55 m
Height 2.43 m 2.29 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
BRDM-2 KMW Fennek
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun Rheinmetall MG3
Engine GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp Deutz diesel 179 kW (239 hp)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or KMW Fennek?
The KMW Fennek is faster with a maximum road speed of 115 km/h compared to the BRDM-2's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or KMW Fennek?
The KMW Fennek has a longer operational range at 860 km compared to the BRDM-2's 750 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or KMW Fennek?
The KMW Fennek is heavier at 10.4 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or KMW Fennek?
The BRDM-2 is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the KMW Fennek's 5.58 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and KMW Fennek require?
Both the BRDM-2 and KMW Fennek require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BRDM-2 or KMW Fennek?
The BRDM-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,200 units compared to 632 units of the KMW Fennek.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and KMW Fennek?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the KMW Fennek carries HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon as its main armament.