BRDM-2 vs JLTV
The BRDM-2 and the JLTV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) and AM General respectively. The BRDM-2 weighs 6.9 tons vs 10.2 tons for the JLTV. Top speed is 100 km/h for the BRDM-2 vs 110 km/h for the JLTV. Operational range is 1,500 km for the BRDM-2 vs 480 km for the JLTV. The BRDM-2 is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun, while the JLTV carries a M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun. The BRDM-2 has been produced in 7,200 units vs 20,000 for the JLTV. The BRDM-2 entered service 57 years before the JLTV (1962 vs 2019).
| The BRDM-2 is a Soviet amphibious reconnaissance vehicle introduced in 1962 that features four retractable belly wheels to assist with crossing trenches. | |
| 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 |
| American light armoured vehicle, entering service in 2019, has reached 20,000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light utility/combat multi-role vehicle |
| Manufacturer | AM General |
| Number produced | 20,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.4 million |
| Combat weight | 6.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.29 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 10.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.20 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.60 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner |
| Engine | 6.6 L Gale Banks Engineering 866T V8 (based on General Motors Duramax L5P) |
| Main armament | M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | M153 CROWS II remote weapon system |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or JLTV?
The JLTV is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the BRDM-2's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or JLTV?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 1,500 km compared to the JLTV's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or JLTV?
The JLTV is heavier at 10.2 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or JLTV?
The BRDM-2 is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the JLTV's 6.20 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and JLTV require?
The BRDM-2 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the JLTV's 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BRDM-2 or JLTV?
The JLTV has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 7,200 units of the BRDM-2.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and JLTV?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the JLTV carries M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun as its main armament.