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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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.