remote controlled weapon system (RCWS) of up to 30 mm machine gun
Secondary weapon
7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun
grenade launcher
Engine
GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp
6.7L, six-cylinder, water cooled, turbo charged, common rail, diesel engine
Overview
The BRDM-2 and the Cobra II are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) and Otokar respectively.
The BRDM-2 weighs 6.9 tons vs 10.5 tons for the Cobra II. Top speed is 100 km/h for the BRDM-2 vs 110 km/h for the Cobra II. Operational range is 1,500 km for the BRDM-2 vs 700 km for the Cobra II. The BRDM-2 is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun, while the Cobra II carries a remote controlled weapon system (RCWS) of up to 30 mm machine gun.
The Cobra II 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 Cobra II?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 1,500 km compared to the Cobra II's 700 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or Cobra II?
The Cobra II is heavier at 10.5 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or Cobra II?
The BRDM-2 is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the Cobra II's 5.60 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and Cobra II require?
The Cobra II requires a larger crew of maximum ten personnel including the driver and the commander compared to the BRDM-2's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and Cobra II?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the Cobra II carries remote controlled weapon system (RCWS) of up to 30 mm machine gun as its main armament.
