Griffon vs VAB
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 Griffon or VAB?
The VAB is faster with a maximum road speed of 92 km/h compared to the Griffon's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Griffon or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the Griffon's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the Griffon or VAB?
The Griffon is heavier at 24.5 tons combat weight compared to the VAB's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the Griffon or VAB?
The Griffon is longer at 7.58 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the Griffon and VAB require?
The VAB requires a larger crew of 2 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 VAB?
The VAB has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 575 units of the Griffon.
What are the main armaments of the Griffon and VAB?
The Griffon is armed with 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.