Freccia vs VAB
The Freccia and the VAB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Iveco Defence Vehicles and OTO Melara and GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense respectively. At 31.5 tons, the Freccia is 2.3x the VAB's 13.8 tons. Top speed is 110 km/h for the Freccia vs 92 km/h for the VAB. Operational range is 800 km for the Freccia vs 1,000 km for the VAB. The Freccia is armed with a KBA 25 mm autocannon, while the VAB carries a 1 7.62mm machine gun. The Freccia has been produced in 283 units vs 5,000 for the VAB.
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 Freccia or VAB?
The Freccia is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the VAB's 92 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Freccia or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the Freccia's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the Freccia or VAB?
The Freccia is heavier at 31.5 tons combat weight compared to the VAB's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the Freccia or VAB?
The Freccia is longer at 8.56 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the Freccia and VAB require?
The Freccia requires a larger crew of 3 + 8 compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Freccia or VAB?
The VAB has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 283 units of the Freccia.
What are the main armaments of the Freccia and VAB?
The Freccia is armed with KBA 25 mm autocannon while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.