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BRDM-2 vs Jackal

BRDM-2 vs Jackal at a glance β€” weight 6,900 vs 7,600 kg, top speed 100 vs 130 km/h, range 750 vs 800 km, crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) vs 4 (3 on the Jackal 1).

BRDM-2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί BRDM-2Full specs
Jackal protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ JackalFull specs
Specifications
BRDM-2 Jackal
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Protected Mobility Vehicle
Type Amphibious armoured scout car Light patrol and fire support vehicle
Manufacturer Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) Supacat
Number produced 7,200 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 6.9 tons 7.6 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 130 km/h
Operational range 750 km 800 km
Length 6.29 m 5.39 m
Width 2.43 m 2.00 m
Height 2.43 m 1.97 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 4 (3 on the Jackal 1)
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Armament & Powertrain
BRDM-2 Jackal
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun 12.7 mm M2 heavy machine gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun 7.62 mm general purpose machine gun
Engine GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp Cummins 6.7-litre six-cylinder diesel (5.9 L ISBe on the Jackal 1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or Jackal?
The Jackal is faster with a maximum road speed of 130 km/h compared to the BRDM-2's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or Jackal?
The Jackal has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the BRDM-2's 750 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or Jackal?
The Jackal is heavier at 7.6 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or Jackal?
The BRDM-2 is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the Jackal's 5.39 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and Jackal require?
The Jackal requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the BRDM-2.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and Jackal?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the Jackal carries 12.7 mm M2 heavy machine gun as its main armament.