BRDM-2 vs M551 Sheridan
BRDM-2 vs M551 Sheridan at a glance — weight 6,900 vs 15,203 kg, top speed 100 vs 70 km/h, range 1,500 vs 600 km, crew — vs 4.
Specifications
|
BRDM-2 |
M551 Sheridan |
| 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) |
Cadillac |
| Number produced |
7,200 units |
123 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
6.9 tons |
15.2 tons |
| Maximum speed |
100 km/h |
70 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,500 km |
600 km |
| Length |
6.29 m |
6.31 m |
| Width |
2.43 m |
2.79 m |
| Height |
2.43 m |
3.81 m |
| Crew |
3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
4 |
Armament & Powertrain
|
BRDM-2 |
M551 Sheridan |
| Main armament |
14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun |
1 152mm gun |
| Secondary weapon |
7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun |
2 M-240 7.62mm machine guns |
| Engine |
GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp |
General Motors 6V53T V-6 Diesel Engine with 300 hp |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or M551 Sheridan?
The BRDM-2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M551 Sheridan's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or M551 Sheridan?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 1,500 km compared to the M551 Sheridan's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is heavier at 15.2 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is longer at 6.31 meters compared to the BRDM-2's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and M551 Sheridan require?
The M551 Sheridan 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 M551 Sheridan?
The BRDM-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,200 units compared to 123 units of the M551 Sheridan.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and M551 Sheridan?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the M551 Sheridan carries 1 152mm gun as its main armament.
