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M41 Walker Bulldog vs M8 Greyhound

M41 Walker Bulldog light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M41 Walker Bulldog
M8 Greyhound light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M8 Greyhound
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Specifications
M41 Walker Bulldog M8 Greyhound
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Main Battle Tank Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer General Motors Corp. Ford
Number produced 3,000 units 8,523 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 23.5 tons 7.7 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 165 km 480 km
Length 8.21 m 5.01 m
Width 3.18 m 2.26 m
Height 2.85 m 2.54 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M41 Walker Bulldog M8 Greyhound
Main armament 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun 1 M6 37mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 Browning 12.7mm machine gun
Engine V-6 Continental AOS-895-5 Diesel Engine with 500 hp Hercules Model JXD Inline-6 Diesel Engine with 110 hp

Overview

The M41 Walker Bulldog and the M8 Greyhound are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by General Motors Corp. and Ford respectively.

At 23.5 tons, the M41 Walker Bulldog is 3.1x the M8 Greyhound's 7.7 tons. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M41 Walker Bulldog vs 90 km/h for the M8 Greyhound. Operational range is 165 km for the M41 Walker Bulldog vs 480 km for the M8 Greyhound. The M41 Walker Bulldog is armed with a 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun, while the M8 Greyhound carries a 1 M6 37mm gun.

The M41 Walker Bulldog has been produced in 3,000 units vs 8,523 for the M8 Greyhound. The M8 Greyhound entered service 10 years before the M41 Walker Bulldog (1943 vs 1953).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M41 Walker Bulldog or M8 Greyhound?
The M8 Greyhound is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the M41 Walker Bulldog's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M41 Walker Bulldog or M8 Greyhound?
The M8 Greyhound has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the M41 Walker Bulldog's 165 km.
Which is heavier, the M41 Walker Bulldog or M8 Greyhound?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is heavier at 23.5 tons combat weight compared to the M8 Greyhound's 7.7 tons.
Which is larger, the M41 Walker Bulldog or M8 Greyhound?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is longer at 8.21 meters compared to the M8 Greyhound's 5.01 meters.
How many crew members do the M41 Walker Bulldog and M8 Greyhound require?
Both the M41 Walker Bulldog and M8 Greyhound require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M41 Walker Bulldog or M8 Greyhound?
The M8 Greyhound has been produced in greater numbers with 8,523 units compared to 3,000 units of the M41 Walker Bulldog.
What are the main armaments of the M41 Walker Bulldog and M8 Greyhound?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is armed with 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun while the M8 Greyhound carries 1 M6 37mm gun as its main armament.