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BRDM-2 vs LAV-150

BRDM-2 vs LAV-150 at a glance — weight 6,900 vs 9,888 kg, top speed 100 vs 89 km/h, range 750 vs 643 km, crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) vs 3.

BRDM-2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BRDM-2Full specs
LAV-150 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 LAV-150Full specs
Specifications
BRDM-2 LAV-150
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Amphibious armoured scout car Light Reconnaissance Tank
Manufacturer Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) Textron Marine & Land Systems
Number produced 7,200 units 3,200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.0 million
Combat weight 6.9 tons 9.9 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 89 km/h
Operational range 750 km 643 km
Length 6.29 m 5.69 m
Width 2.43 m 2.26 m
Height 2.43 m 2.54 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
BRDM-2 LAV-150
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun 1 90mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun 1 M-240 7.62mm machine gun (4500 rounds)
Engine GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp V-504 V-8 Diesel Engine with 202 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or LAV-150?
The BRDM-2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the LAV-150's 89 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or LAV-150?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the LAV-150's 643 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or LAV-150?
The LAV-150 is heavier at 9.9 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or LAV-150?
The BRDM-2 is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the LAV-150's 5.69 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and LAV-150 require?
Both the BRDM-2 and LAV-150 require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BRDM-2 or LAV-150?
The BRDM-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,200 units compared to 3,200 units of the LAV-150.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and LAV-150?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the LAV-150 carries 1 90mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.