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M113 vs VAB

M113 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M113
VAB armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· VAB
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Specifications
M113 VAB
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armored Personnel Carrier 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer FMC GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense
Number produced 80,000 units 5,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.6 million $-- million
Combat weight 11.3 tons 13.8 tons
Maximum speed 61 km/h 92 km/h
Operational range 480 km 1,000 km
Length 2.52 m 5.98 m
Width 2.70 m 2.49 m
Height 1.85 m 2.06 m
Crew 2 2
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Armament & Powertrain
M113 VAB
Main armament 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 7.62mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun --
Engine General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp

Overview

The M113 and the VAB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by FMC and GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense respectively.

The M113 weighs 11.3 tons vs 13.8 tons for the VAB. Top speed is 61 km/h for the M113 vs 92 km/h for the VAB. Operational range is 480 km for the M113 vs 1,000 km for the VAB. The M113 is armed with a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun, while the VAB carries a 1 7.62mm machine gun.

The M113 has been produced in 80,000 units vs 5,000 for the VAB. The M113 entered service 19 years before the VAB (1960 vs 1979).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M113 or VAB?
The VAB is faster with a maximum road speed of 92 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M113 or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the M113 or VAB?
The VAB is heavier at 13.8 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M113 or VAB?
The VAB is longer at 5.98 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the M113 and VAB require?
Both the M113 and VAB require a crew of 2.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M113 or VAB?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 5,000 units of the VAB.
What are the main armaments of the M113 and VAB?
The M113 is armed with 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.