BRDM-2 vs Luchs 2
BRDM-2 vs Luchs 2 at a glance — weight 6,900 vs 19,500 kg, top speed 100 vs 90 km/h, range 750 vs 800 km, crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) vs 4.
Specifications
|
BRDM-2 |
Luchs 2 |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Russia |
🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category |
Light Armoured Vehicle |
Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type |
Amphibious armoured scout car |
Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer |
Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) |
Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH |
| Number produced |
7,200 units |
408 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$0.3 million |
| Combat weight |
6.9 tons |
19.5 tons |
| Maximum speed |
100 km/h |
90 km/h |
| Operational range |
750 km |
800 km |
| Length |
6.29 m |
7.74 m |
| Width |
2.43 m |
2.98 m |
| Height |
2.43 m |
2.84 m |
| Crew |
3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
4 |
Armament & Powertrain
|
BRDM-2 |
Luchs 2 |
| Main armament |
14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun |
1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun |
| Secondary weapon |
7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun |
1 MG3 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
| Engine |
GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp |
Diesel Engine with 435 hp |
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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 Luchs 2 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the BRDM-2's 750 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, against 3 for the BRDM-2.
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.
