Freccia vs VBCI
| 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 IFV, entering service in 2008, has been manufactured in 640 units by Nexter. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Nexter Systems |
| Number produced | 640 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.8 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 | 32.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 750 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.60 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.98 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 + 9-man combat group |
| Engine | 600 hp Volvo D13 turbocharged diesel engine |
| Main armament | 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | co-axial 7.62 mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Freccia or VBCI?
The Freccia is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the VBCI's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Freccia or VBCI?
The Freccia has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the VBCI's 750 km.
Which is heavier, the Freccia or VBCI?
The VBCI is heavier at 32.0 tons combat weight compared to the Freccia's 31.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Freccia or VBCI?
The Freccia is longer at 8.56 meters compared to the VBCI's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the Freccia and VBCI require?
The Freccia requires a larger crew of 3 + 8 compared to the VBCI's 2 + 9-man combat group crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Freccia or VBCI?
The Freccia is more expensive at approximately $6.5 million per unit compared to the VBCI at $4.8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Freccia or VBCI?
The VBCI has been produced in greater numbers with 640 units compared to 283 units of the Freccia.
What are the main armaments of the Freccia and VBCI?
The Freccia is armed with KBA 25 mm autocannon while the VBCI carries 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon as its main armament.