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BRDM-2 vs Light Strike Vehicle

BRDM-2 vs Light Strike Vehicle at a glance — weight 6,900 vs 1,500 kg, top speed 100 vs 110 km/h, range 750 vs 350 km, crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) vs 3.

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Specifications
BRDM-2 Light Strike Vehicle
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇬 Singapore
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Amphibious armoured scout car Light fast attack vehicle
Manufacturer Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) ST Engineering
Number produced 7,200 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 6.9 tons 1.5 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 110 km/h
Operational range 750 km 350 km
Length 6.29 m 4.25 m
Width 2.43 m 2.11 m
Height 2.43 m 1.90 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
BRDM-2 Light Strike Vehicle
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun STK 40 mm automatic grenade launcher
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun Spike anti-tank guided missiles
Engine GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp 2-litre turbocharged intercooled diesel, 104 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or Light Strike Vehicle?
The Light Strike Vehicle 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 Light Strike Vehicle?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the Light Strike Vehicle's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or Light Strike Vehicle?
The BRDM-2 is heavier at 6.9 tons combat weight compared to the Light Strike Vehicle's 1.5 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or Light Strike Vehicle?
The BRDM-2 is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the Light Strike Vehicle's 4.25 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and Light Strike Vehicle require?
Both the BRDM-2 and Light Strike Vehicle require a crew of 3.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and Light Strike Vehicle?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the Light Strike Vehicle carries STK 40 mm automatic grenade launcher as its main armament.