BRDM-2 vs M8 Greyhound
BRDM-2 vs M8 Greyhound at a glance — weight 6,900 vs 7,680 kg, top speed 100 vs 90 km/h, range 1,500 vs 480 km, crew — vs 4.
Specifications
|
BRDM-2 |
M8 Greyhound |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Russia |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Light Armoured Vehicle |
Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type |
Amphibious armoured scout car |
Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer |
Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) |
Ford |
| Number produced |
7,200 units |
8,523 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
6.9 tons |
7.7 tons |
| Maximum speed |
100 km/h |
90 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,500 km |
480 km |
| Length |
6.29 m |
5.01 m |
| Width |
2.43 m |
2.26 m |
| Height |
2.43 m |
2.54 m |
| Crew |
3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
4 |
Armament & Powertrain
|
BRDM-2 |
M8 Greyhound |
| Main armament |
14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun |
1 M6 37mm gun |
| Secondary weapon |
7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun |
1 Browning 12.7mm machine gun |
| Engine |
GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp |
Hercules Model JXD Inline-6 Diesel Engine with 110 hp |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or M8 Greyhound?
The BRDM-2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M8 Greyhound's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or M8 Greyhound?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 1,500 km compared to the M8 Greyhound's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or M8 Greyhound?
The M8 Greyhound is heavier at 7.7 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or M8 Greyhound?
The BRDM-2 is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the M8 Greyhound's 5.01 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and M8 Greyhound require?
The M8 Greyhound 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 M8 Greyhound?
The M8 Greyhound has been produced in greater numbers with 8,523 units compared to 7,200 units of the BRDM-2.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and M8 Greyhound?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the M8 Greyhound carries 1 M6 37mm gun as its main armament.
