BRDM-2 vs Type 16 MCV
The BRDM-2 and the Type 16 MCV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively. At 26.0 tons, the Type 16 MCV is 3.8x the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the BRDM-2 vs 100 km/h for the Type 16 MCV. Operational range is 1,500 km for the BRDM-2 vs 400 km for the Type 16 MCV. The BRDM-2 is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun, while the Type 16 MCV carries a 105 mm L/52 gun. The BRDM-2 has been produced in 7,200 units vs 142 for the Type 16 MCV. The BRDM-2 entered service 54 years before the Type 16 MCV (1962 vs 2016).
| 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 |
| Japanese tank destroyer, 142 units built since 2016, based on an 8x8 wheeled chassis. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | 8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 142 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5.8 million |
| Combat weight | 6.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.29 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 26.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.45 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.98 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.87 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW) |
| Main armament | 105 mm L/52 gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the BRDM-2's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or Type 16 MCV?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 1,500 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the BRDM-2's 6.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is longer at 8.45 meters compared to the BRDM-2's 6.29 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and Type 16 MCV require?
The Type 16 MCV 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 Type 16 MCV?
The BRDM-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,200 units compared to 142 units of the Type 16 MCV.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and Type 16 MCV?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.