BRDM-2 vs Stingray
Overview
The BRDM-2 and the Stingray are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) and Cadillac Gage respectively.
At 22.6 tons, the Stingray is 3.3x the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the BRDM-2 vs 67 km/h for the Stingray. Operational range is 1,500 km for the BRDM-2 vs 480 km for the Stingray. The BRDM-2 is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun, while the Stingray carries a 1 L7A1 LRF 105mm rifled barrel (32 shells) gun.
The BRDM-2 has been produced in 7,200 units vs 106 for the Stingray.
| The BRDM-2 is a Soviet amphibious reconnaissance vehicle introduced in 1962 that features four retractable belly wheels to assist with crossing trenches. | |
| 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 |
| American light tank, 106 units built, designed for rapid deployment and export sales. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Support Tank |
| Manufacturer | Cadillac Gage |
| Number produced | 106 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 6.9 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.29 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.43 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.43 m ◉ |
| 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 | 22.6 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 67 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.30 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.47 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.56 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Detroit Allison 8V-92TA Diesel Engine with 535 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 LRF 105mm rifled barrel (32 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (1000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or Stingray?
The BRDM-2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Stingray's 67 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or Stingray?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 1,500 km compared to the Stingray's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or Stingray?
The Stingray is heavier at 22.6 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or Stingray?
The Stingray is longer at 9.30 meters compared to the BRDM-2's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and Stingray require?
The Stingray 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 Stingray?
The BRDM-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,200 units compared to 106 units of the Stingray.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and Stingray?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the Stingray carries 1 L7A1 LRF 105mm rifled barrel (32 shells) gun as its main armament.