M-ATV vs VAB

Overview

The M-ATV and the VAB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Oshkosh Defense and GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense respectively.

The M-ATV weighs 12.7 tons vs 13.8 tons for the VAB. Top speed is 105 km/h for the M-ATV vs 92 km/h for the VAB. Operational range is 510 km for the M-ATV vs 1,000 km for the VAB. The M-ATV is armed with a M2HB .50 cal machine gun, while the VAB carries a 1 7.62mm machine gun.

The M-ATV has been produced in 8,722 units vs 5,000 for the VAB.

Introduced in 2009, the United States M-ATV is a tactical transport vehicle featuring a V-shaped hull designed to deflect underbody mine blasts.
Profile of M-ATV
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type MRAP Vehicle
Manufacturer Oshkosh Defense
Number produced 8,722 units
Estimated unit price $0.5 million

VAB

French 6x6 armored personnel carrier, with 5000 units built, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Renault Trucks Defense.
Profile of VAB
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· 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 12.7 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 105 km/h β—‰
Operational range 510 km β—‰
Length 6.27 m β—‰
Width 2.49 m β—‰
Height 2.70 m β—‰
Crew 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers)
Engine Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher

VAB

Combat weight 13.8 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 92 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,000 km β—‰
Length 5.98 m β—‰
Width 2.49 m β—‰
Height 2.06 m β—‰
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 M-ATV or VAB?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the VAB's 92 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M-ATV or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the M-ATV's 510 km.
Which is heavier, the M-ATV or VAB?
The VAB is heavier at 13.8 tons combat weight compared to the M-ATV's 12.7 tons.
Which is larger, the M-ATV or VAB?
The M-ATV is longer at 6.27 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the M-ATV and VAB require?
The M-ATV requires a larger crew of 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-ATV or VAB?
The M-ATV has been produced in greater numbers with 8,722 units compared to 5,000 units of the VAB.
What are the main armaments of the M-ATV and VAB?
The M-ATV is armed with M2HB .50 cal machine gun while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.