M113 vs VBCI
The M113 and the VBCI are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by FMC and Nexter Systems respectively. At 32.0 tons, the VBCI is 2.8x the M113's 11.3 tons. Top speed is 61 km/h for the M113 vs 100 km/h for the VBCI. Operational range is 480 km for the M113 vs 750 km for the VBCI. The M113 is armed with a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun, while the VBCI carries a 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon. The M113 has been produced in 80,000 units vs 640 for the VBCI. Unit cost is $0.6M for the M113 vs $4.8M for the VBCI.
| American APC, over 80,000 units built, widely used in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts. | |
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| 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 |
| 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 | 11.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 2.52 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.85 m â—‰ |
| 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 â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 750 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.60 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.98 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| 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 M113 or VBCI?
The VBCI 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 VBCI?
The VBCI has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the M113 or VBCI?
The VBCI is heavier at 32.0 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M113 or VBCI?
The VBCI is longer at 7.60 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the M113 and VBCI require?
The VBCI requires a larger crew of 2 + 9-man combat group compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M113 or VBCI?
The VBCI is more expensive at approximately $4.8 million per unit compared to the M113 at $0.6 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M113 or VBCI?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 640 units of the VBCI.
What are the main armaments of the M113 and VBCI?
The M113 is armed with 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun while the VBCI carries 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon as its main armament.