BRDM-2 vs VBL
BRDM-2 vs VBL at a glance — weight 6,900 vs 4,000 kg, top speed 100 vs 95 km/h, range 750 vs 600 km.
Specifications
|
BRDM-2 |
VBL |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Russia |
🇫🇷 France |
| Category |
Light Armoured Vehicle |
Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type |
Amphibious armoured scout car |
Light armoured vehicle |
| Manufacturer |
Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) |
Panhard |
| Number produced |
7,200 units |
2,600 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
6.9 tons |
4.0 tons |
| Maximum speed |
100 km/h |
95 km/h |
| Operational range |
750 km |
600 km |
| Length |
6.29 m |
-- m |
| Width |
2.43 m |
-- m |
| Height |
2.43 m |
-- m |
| Crew |
3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
-- |
Armament & Powertrain
|
BRDM-2 |
VBL |
| Main armament |
14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun |
-- |
| Secondary weapon |
7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun |
-- |
| Engine |
GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp |
130 hp (97 kW) diesel engine |
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Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or VBL?
The BRDM-2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the VBL's 95 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or VBL?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the VBL's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or VBL?
The BRDM-2 is heavier at 6.9 tons combat weight compared to the VBL's 4.0 tons.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BRDM-2 or VBL?
The BRDM-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,200 units compared to 2,600 units of the VBL.
