Griffon vs VBCI
The Griffon and the VBCI are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arquus / Nexter / Thales and Nexter Systems respectively. The Griffon weighs 24.5 tons vs 32.0 tons for the VBCI. Top speed is 90 km/h for the Griffon vs 100 km/h for the VBCI. Operational range is 800 km for the Griffon vs 750 km for the VBCI. The Griffon is armed with a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun, while the VBCI carries a 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon. The Griffon has been produced in 575 units vs 640 for the VBCI. Unit cost is $1.1M for the Griffon vs $4.8M for the VBCI. The VBCI entered service 11 years before the Griffon (2008 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 |
| French IFV, entering service in 2008, has been manufactured in 640 units by Nexter. | |
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| 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 | 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 | 32.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 750 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.60 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.98 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.00 m ◉ |
| 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 Griffon or VBCI?
The VBCI is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Griffon's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Griffon or VBCI?
The Griffon has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the VBCI's 750 km.
Which is heavier, the Griffon or VBCI?
The VBCI is heavier at 32.0 tons combat weight compared to the Griffon's 24.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Griffon or VBCI?
The VBCI is longer at 7.60 meters compared to the Griffon's 7.58 meters.
How many crew members do the Griffon and VBCI require?
The VBCI requires a larger crew of 2 + 9-man combat group compared to the Griffon's 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Griffon or VBCI?
The VBCI is more expensive at approximately $4.8 million per unit compared to the Griffon at $1.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Griffon or VBCI?
The VBCI has been produced in greater numbers with 640 units compared to 575 units of the Griffon.
What are the main armaments of the Griffon and VBCI?
The Griffon is armed with 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun while the VBCI carries 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon as its main armament.