Griffon vs MT-LB
The Griffon and the MT-LB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arquus / Nexter / Thales and Kharkov Tractor Plant respectively. At 24.5 tons, the Griffon is 2.1x the MT-LB's 11.9 tons. Top speed is 90 km/h for the Griffon vs 61 km/h for the MT-LB. Operational range is 800 km for the Griffon vs 500 km for the MT-LB. The Griffon is armed with a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun, while the MT-LB carries a 7.62mm PKT machine gun. The Griffon has been produced in 575 units vs 10,000 for the MT-LB. The MT-LB entered service 49 years before the Griffon (1970 vs 2019).
| 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 |
| Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1970, the MT-LB is a tracked armored vehicle used as an artillery tractor and personnel carrier, featuring a low-profile amphibious hull. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | Kharkov Tractor Plant |
| Number produced | 10,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 11.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.45 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.86 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.86 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 + 11 passengers |
| Engine | YaMZ 238 V-8 diesel, 240 hp |
| Main armament | 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Griffon or MT-LB?
The Griffon is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the MT-LB's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Griffon or MT-LB?
The Griffon has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the MT-LB's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Griffon or MT-LB?
The Griffon is heavier at 24.5 tons combat weight compared to the MT-LB's 11.9 tons.
Which is larger, the Griffon or MT-LB?
The Griffon is longer at 7.58 meters compared to the MT-LB's 6.45 meters.
How many crew members do the Griffon and MT-LB require?
The MT-LB requires a larger crew of 2 + 11 passengers compared to the Griffon's 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Griffon or MT-LB?
The MT-LB has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 575 units of the Griffon.
What are the main armaments of the Griffon and MT-LB?
The Griffon is armed with 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun while the MT-LB carries 7.62mm PKT machine gun as its main armament.