Freccia vs M113
The Freccia and the M113 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Iveco Defence Vehicles and OTO Melara and FMC respectively. At 31.5 tons, the Freccia is 2.8x the M113's 11.3 tons. Top speed is 110 km/h for the Freccia vs 61 km/h for the M113. Operational range is 800 km for the Freccia vs 480 km for the M113. The Freccia is armed with a KBA 25 mm autocannon, while the M113 carries a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun. The Freccia has been produced in 283 units vs 80,000 for the M113. Unit cost is $6.5M for the Freccia vs $0.6M for the M113.
| Italian APC/IFV, entered service in 2008, manufactured jointly by Iveco and OTO Melara. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Iveco Defence Vehicles and OTO Melara |
| Number produced | 283 units |
| Estimated unit price | $6.5 million |
| American APC, over 80,000 units built, widely used in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 80,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 million |
| Combat weight | 31.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.56 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.99 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.18 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 + 8 |
| Engine | Iveco 8262, 550 hp (410 kW) |
| Main armament | KBA 25 mm autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | Spike LR anti-tank missiles |
| Combat weight | 11.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 2.52 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.85 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Freccia or M113?
The Freccia is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Freccia or M113?
The Freccia has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the Freccia or M113?
The Freccia is heavier at 31.5 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the Freccia or M113?
The Freccia is longer at 8.56 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the Freccia and M113 require?
The Freccia requires a larger crew of 3 + 8 compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Freccia or M113?
The Freccia is more expensive at approximately $6.5 million per unit compared to the M113 at $0.6 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Freccia or M113?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 283 units of the Freccia.
What are the main armaments of the Freccia and M113?
The Freccia is armed with KBA 25 mm autocannon while the M113 carries 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.