BRDM-2 vs Luchs 2
The BRDM-2 and the Luchs 2 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) and Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH respectively. At 19.5 tons, the Luchs 2 is 2.8x the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the BRDM-2 vs 90 km/h for the Luchs 2. Operational range is 1,500 km for the BRDM-2 vs 800 km for the Luchs 2. The BRDM-2 is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun, while the Luchs 2 carries a 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun. The BRDM-2 has been produced in 7,200 units vs 408 for the Luchs 2.
| The BRDM-2 is a Soviet amphibious reconnaissance vehicle introduced in 1962 that features four retractable belly wheels to assist with crossing trenches. | |
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| 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 |
| German reconnaissance vehicle, 408 units built, features eight-wheel drive for all-terrain mobility. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH |
| Number produced | 408 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 19.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.74 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.98 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.84 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 435 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MG3 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or Luchs 2?
The BRDM-2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Luchs 2's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or Luchs 2?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 1,500 km compared to the Luchs 2's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is heavier at 19.5 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is longer at 7.74 meters compared to the BRDM-2's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and Luchs 2 require?
The Luchs 2 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the BRDM-2's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BRDM-2 or Luchs 2?
The BRDM-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,200 units compared to 408 units of the Luchs 2.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and Luchs 2?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the Luchs 2 carries 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun as its main armament.