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BRDM-2 vs Wiesel

BRDM-2 vs Wiesel at a glance — weight 6,900 vs 2,750 kg, top speed 100 vs 70 km/h, range 1,500 vs 200 km, crew — vs —.

BRDM-2 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BRDM-2
Wiesel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Wiesel
Specifications
BRDM-2 Wiesel
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Amphibious armoured scout car Armoured weapons carrier
Manufacturer Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) Rheinmetall
Number produced 7,200 units 491 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 6.9 tons 2.8 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 200 km
Length 6.29 m 3.55 m
Width 2.43 m 1.82 m
Height 2.43 m 1.82 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 2-3 (driver, gunner, commander depending on variant)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BRDM-2 Wiesel
Main armament 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun 20 mm Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 autocannon (KUKA E6-II-A1 turret)
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missiles (Wiesel 1 TOW)
Engine GAZ-41 5.53L V8 petrol, 140 hp Audi 2.1 L diesel, 64 kW (86 hp)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BRDM-2 or Wiesel?
The BRDM-2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Wiesel's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BRDM-2 or Wiesel?
The BRDM-2 has a longer operational range at 1,500 km compared to the Wiesel's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the BRDM-2 or Wiesel?
The BRDM-2 is heavier at 6.9 tons combat weight compared to the Wiesel's 2.8 tons.
Which is larger, the BRDM-2 or Wiesel?
The BRDM-2 is longer at 6.29 meters compared to the Wiesel's 3.55 meters.
How many crew members do the BRDM-2 and Wiesel require?
The BRDM-2 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the Wiesel's 2-3 (driver, gunner, commander depending on variant) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BRDM-2 or Wiesel?
The BRDM-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,200 units compared to 491 units of the Wiesel.
What are the main armaments of the BRDM-2 and Wiesel?
The BRDM-2 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun while the Wiesel carries 20 mm Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 autocannon (KUKA E6-II-A1 turret) as its main armament.