Griffon vs M2 Bradley
Overview
The Griffon and the M2 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 Bradley. Top speed is 90 km/h for the Griffon vs 66 km/h for the M2 Bradley. Operational range is 800 km for the Griffon vs 483 km for the M2 Bradley. The Griffon is armed with a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun, while the M2 Bradley carries a 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun.
The Griffon has been produced in 575 units vs 6,800 for the M2 Bradley. Unit cost is $1.1M for the Griffon vs $4.35M for the M2 Bradley.
| French APC, entering service in 2019, designed in several variants for diverse mission sets. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 800 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.58 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.54 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.60 m ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 483 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.55 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.57 m ◉ |
| 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 |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Griffon or M2 Bradley?
The Griffon is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the M2 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Griffon or M2 Bradley?
The Griffon has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the M2 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the Griffon or M2 Bradley?
The Griffon is heavier at 24.5 tons combat weight compared to the M2 Bradley's 22.9 tons.
Which is larger, the Griffon or M2 Bradley?
The Griffon is longer at 7.58 meters compared to the M2 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the Griffon and M2 Bradley require?
The M2 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 Bradley?
The M2 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 Bradley?
The M2 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 Bradley?
The Griffon is armed with 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun while the M2 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.