M113 vs Patria AMV

Overview

The M113 and the Patria AMV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by FMC and Patria respectively.

At 32.0 tons, the Patria AMV is 2.8x the M113's 11.3 tons. Top speed is 61 km/h for the M113 vs 100 km/h for the Patria AMV. Operational range is 480 km for the M113 vs 1,000 km for the Patria AMV. The M113 is armed with a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun, while the Patria AMV carries a Up to 105 mm gun or twin 120 mm mortars in turret.

Unit cost is $0.6M for the M113 vs $5M for the Patria AMV.

American APC, over 80,000 units built, widely used in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer FMC
Number produced 80,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.6 million
Finnish APC, introduced in 2004, features modular design adaptable for various combat roles.
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer Patria
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $5 million
Combat weight 11.3 tons
Maximum speed 61 km/h
Operational range 480 km
Length 2.52 m
Width 2.70 m
Height 1.85 m
Crew 2
Engine General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp
Main armament 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun
Combat weight 32.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km
Length 7.70 m
Width 2.80 m
Height 2.30 m
Crew 2–3 (commander, driver, optional gunner)
Engine DI 12 Scania Diesel or DC 12 Scania Diesel or DC 13 Scania Diesel
Main armament Up to 105 mm gun or twin 120 mm mortars in turret
Secondary weapon Protector RWS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M113 or Patria AMV?
The Patria AMV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M113 or Patria AMV?
The Patria AMV has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the M113 or Patria AMV?
The Patria AMV is heavier at 32.0 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M113 or Patria AMV?
The Patria AMV is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the M113 and Patria AMV require?
The Patria AMV requires a larger crew of 2–3 (commander, driver, optional gunner) compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M113 or Patria AMV?
The Patria AMV is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the M113 at $0.6 million.
What are the main armaments of the M113 and Patria AMV?
The M113 is armed with 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun while the Patria AMV carries Up to 105 mm gun or twin 120 mm mortars in turret as its main armament.