BRDM-2 vs IKV-91

The BRDM-2 and the IKV-91 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) and Hägglunds Vehicles AB respectively. At 16.3 tons, the IKV-91 is 2.4x the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the BRDM-2 vs 70 km/h for the IKV-91. Operational range is 1,500 km for the BRDM-2 vs 550 km for the IKV-91. The BRDM-2 is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun, while the IKV-91 carries a 1 Kv-90S73 90mm rifled barrel (89 shells) gun. The BRDM-2 has been produced in 7,200 units vs 211 for the IKV-91.

The BRDM-2 is a Soviet amphibious reconnaissance vehicle introduced in 1962 that features four retractable belly wheels to assist with crossing trenches.
Profile of BRDM-2
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Amphibious armoured scout car
Manufacturer Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ)
Number produced 7,200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Swedish light tank, 211 units built, designed with a low silhouette for enhanced survivability.
Profile of IKV-91
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Hägglunds Vehicles AB
Number produced 211 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 6.9 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km
Length 6.29 m
Width 2.43 m
Height 2.43 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Engine GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun
Combat weight 16.3 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h
Operational range 550 km
Length 8.83 m
Width 3.00 m
Height 2.35 m
Crew 4
Engine Diesel Engine with 350 hp
Main armament 1 Kv-90S73 90mm rifled barrel (89 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 2 MAG 7.62mm machine guns (4560 rounds)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or IKV-91?
The BRDM-2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the IKV-91's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or IKV-91?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 1,500 km compared to the IKV-91's 550 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or IKV-91?
The IKV-91 is heavier at 16.3 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or IKV-91?
The IKV-91 is longer at 8.83 meters compared to the BRDM-2's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and IKV-91 require?
The IKV-91 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the BRDM-2's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BRDM-2 or IKV-91?
The BRDM-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,200 units compared to 211 units of the IKV-91.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and IKV-91?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the IKV-91 carries 1 Kv-90S73 90mm rifled barrel (89 shells) gun as its main armament.