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Nexter Griffon vs VBCI

Nexter Griffon vs VBCI at a glance — weight 24,500 vs 32,000 kg, top speed 90 vs 100 km/h, range 800 vs 750 km, crew 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) vs 2 + 9-man combat group.

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Specifications
Nexter Griffon VBCI
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Multirole armoured personnel carrier Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer Arquus / Nexter / Thales Nexter Systems
Number produced 575 units 640 units
Estimated unit price $1.1 million $4.8 million
Combat weight 24.5 tons 32.0 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 800 km 750 km
Length 7.58 m 7.60 m
Width 2.54 m 2.98 m
Height 2.60 m 3.00 m
Crew 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) 2 + 9-man combat group
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Armament & Powertrain
Nexter Griffon VBCI
Main armament 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon
Secondary weapon 40 mm LGA co-axial 7.62 mm machine gun
Engine Renault 400 ch (300kW) 600 hp Volvo D13 turbocharged diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nexter Griffon or VBCI?
The VBCI is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Nexter Griffon's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Nexter Griffon or VBCI?
The Nexter Griffon has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the VBCI's 750 km.
Which is heavier, the Nexter Griffon or VBCI?
The VBCI is heavier at 32.0 tons combat weight compared to the Nexter Griffon's 24.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Nexter Griffon or VBCI?
The VBCI is longer at 7.60 meters compared to the Nexter Griffon's 7.58 meters.
How many crew members do the Nexter Griffon and VBCI require?
The Nexter Griffon requires a larger crew of 10, against 2 for the VBCI.
Which is more expensive, the Nexter Griffon or VBCI?
The VBCI is more expensive at approximately $4.8 million per unit compared to the Nexter Griffon at $1.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nexter Griffon or VBCI?
The VBCI has been produced in greater numbers with 640 units compared to 575 units of the Nexter Griffon.
What are the main armaments of the Nexter Griffon and VBCI?
The Nexter 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.