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M113 vs DAF YP-408

M113 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M113
DAF YP-408 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± DAF YP-408
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Specifications
M113 DAF YP-408
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Netherlands
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer FMC DAF
Number produced 80,000 units 755 units
Estimated unit price $0.6 million $-- million
Combat weight 11.3 tons 12.0 tons
Maximum speed 61 km/h 82 km/h
Operational range 480 km 500 km
Length 2.52 m 6.23 m
Width 2.70 m 2.40 m
Height 1.85 m 2.37 m
Crew 2 2
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Armament & Powertrain
M113 DAF YP-408
Main armament 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun --
Engine General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp DAF DS 575 6-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 165 hp

Overview

The M113 and the DAF YP-408 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by FMC and DAF respectively.

The M113 weighs 11.3 tons vs 12.0 tons for the DAF YP-408. Top speed is 61 km/h for the M113 vs 82 km/h for the DAF YP-408. Operational range is 480 km for the M113 vs 500 km for the DAF YP-408. The M113 is armed with a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun, while the DAF YP-408 carries a 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun.

The M113 has been produced in 80,000 units vs 755 for the DAF YP-408. The M113 entered service 4 years before the DAF YP-408 (1960 vs 1964).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M113 or DAF YP-408?
The DAF YP-408 is faster with a maximum road speed of 82 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M113 or DAF YP-408?
The DAF YP-408 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the M113 or DAF YP-408?
The DAF YP-408 is heavier at 12.0 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M113 or DAF YP-408?
The DAF YP-408 is longer at 6.23 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the M113 and DAF YP-408 require?
Both the M113 and DAF YP-408 require a crew of 2.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M113 or DAF YP-408?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 755 units of the DAF YP-408.
What are the main armaments of the M113 and DAF YP-408?
The M113 is armed with 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun while the DAF YP-408 carries 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.