Griffon vs M2 / M3 Bradley
The Griffon and the M2 / M3 Bradley are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arquus / Nexter / Thales and FMC respectively. The Griffon weighs 24.5 tons vs 22.9 tons for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Top speed is 90 km/h for the Griffon vs 66 km/h for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Operational range is 800 km for the Griffon vs 483 km for the M2 / M3 Bradley. The Griffon is armed with a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun, while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries a 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun. The Griffon has been produced in 575 units vs 6,800 for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Unit cost is $1.1M for the Griffon vs $4.35M for the M2 / M3 Bradley.
| French APC, entering service in 2019, designed in several variants for diverse mission sets. | |
|
|
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Multirole armoured personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | Arquus / Nexter / Thales |
| Number produced | 575 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.1 million |
| American IFV, over 6,800 units manufactured by FMC, provides armored transport and fire support. | |
|
|
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 6,800 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.4 million |
| Combat weight | 24.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.58 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.54 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.60 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) |
| Engine | Renault 400 ch (300kW) |
| Main armament | 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 40 mm LGA |
| Combat weight | 22.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 483 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.55 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.57 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 TOW 2 double anti-tank launcher |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Griffon or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The Griffon is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Griffon or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The Griffon has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the Griffon or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The Griffon is heavier at 24.5 tons combat weight compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 22.9 tons.
Which is larger, the Griffon or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The Griffon is longer at 7.58 meters compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the Griffon and M2 / M3 Bradley require?
The M2 / M3 Bradley requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the Griffon's 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Griffon or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the Griffon at $1.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Griffon or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley has been produced in greater numbers with 6,800 units compared to 575 units of the Griffon.
What are the main armaments of the Griffon and M2 / M3 Bradley?
The Griffon is armed with 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.