ERC-90 Sagaie vs VAB
The ERC-90 Sagaie and the VAB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Panhard and GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense respectively. The ERC-90 Sagaie weighs 8.3 tons vs 13.8 tons for the VAB. Top speed is 100 km/h for the ERC-90 Sagaie vs 92 km/h for the VAB. Operational range is 730 km for the ERC-90 Sagaie vs 1,000 km for the VAB. The ERC-90 Sagaie is armed with a 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun, while the VAB carries a 1 7.62mm machine gun. The ERC-90 Sagaie has been produced in 300 units vs 5,000 for the VAB.
| French vehicle, 300 units built, designed as both a main battle tank and infantry fighting vehicle. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Panhard |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| French 6x6 armored personnel carrier, with 5000 units built, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Renault Trucks Defense. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 8.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 730 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.69 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.25 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-6 Peugeot Petro Diesel Engine with 155 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NF-1 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 13.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 92 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.98 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.06 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp |
| Main armament | 1 7.62mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ERC-90 Sagaie or VAB?
The ERC-90 Sagaie is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the VAB's 92 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the ERC-90 Sagaie or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 730 km.
Which is heavier, the ERC-90 Sagaie or VAB?
The VAB is heavier at 13.8 tons combat weight compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 8.3 tons.
Which is larger, the ERC-90 Sagaie or VAB?
The ERC-90 Sagaie is longer at 7.69 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the ERC-90 Sagaie and VAB require?
The ERC-90 Sagaie requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ERC-90 Sagaie or VAB?
The VAB has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 300 units of the ERC-90 Sagaie.
What are the main armaments of the ERC-90 Sagaie and VAB?
The ERC-90 Sagaie is armed with 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.