Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) vs VAB
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and the VAB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems and GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense respectively. At 38.0 tons, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is 2.8x the VAB's 13.8 tons. Top speed is 72 km/h for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) vs 92 km/h for the VAB. Operational range is 523 km for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) vs 1,000 km for the VAB. The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is armed with a 1 Mk-44 40mm gun, while the VAB carries a 1 7.62mm machine gun. The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) has been produced in 573 units vs 5,000 for the VAB.
| American amphibious APC, 573 units built, designed for ship-to-shore transport of Marine Corps infantry. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Land Systems |
| Number produced | 573 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 523 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.67 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.28 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | MTU MT 883 Ka-523 Diesel Engine with 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mk-44 40mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun |
| 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 Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or VAB?
The VAB is faster with a maximum road speed of 92 km/h compared to the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)'s 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)'s 523 km.
Which is heavier, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or VAB?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the VAB's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or VAB?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is longer at 10.67 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and VAB require?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or VAB?
The VAB has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 573 units of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV).
What are the main armaments of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and VAB?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is armed with 1 Mk-44 40mm gun while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.