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BRDM-2 vs Komatsu LAV

BRDM-2 vs Komatsu LAV at a glance — weight 6,900 vs 4,500 kg, top speed 100 vs 100 km/h, range 750 vs 500 km, crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) vs 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner).

BRDM-2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BRDM-2Full specs
Komatsu LAV protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Komatsu LAVFull specs
Specifications
BRDM-2 Komatsu LAV
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Protected Mobility Vehicle
Type Amphibious armoured scout car Armoured scout car
Manufacturer Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) Komatsu
Number produced 7,200 units 1,937 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 6.9 tons 4.5 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 750 km 500 km
Length 6.29 m 4.40 m
Width 2.43 m 2.04 m
Height 2.43 m 1.85 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
BRDM-2 Komatsu LAV
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun Type 01 LMAT or Kawasaki Type 87 anti-tank missile
Engine GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp 4-cylinder diesel, 160 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or Komatsu LAV?
Both the BRDM-2 and Komatsu LAV have a maximum road speed of 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or Komatsu LAV?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the Komatsu LAV's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or Komatsu LAV?
The BRDM-2 is heavier at 6.9 tons combat weight compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or Komatsu LAV?
The BRDM-2 is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.40 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and Komatsu LAV require?
The Komatsu LAV requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the BRDM-2.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BRDM-2 or Komatsu LAV?
The BRDM-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,200 units compared to 1,937 units of the Komatsu LAV.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and Komatsu LAV?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the Komatsu LAV carries Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB as its main armament.