MaxxPro vs VAB

Overview

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

The MaxxPro weighs 18.6 tons vs 13.8 tons for the VAB. Top speed is 105 km/h for the MaxxPro vs 92 km/h for the VAB. Operational range is 600 km for the MaxxPro vs 1,000 km for the VAB. The MaxxPro is armed with a M2HB .50 cal machine gun, while the VAB carries a 1 7.62mm machine gun.

The MaxxPro has been produced in 9,000 units vs 5,000 for the VAB.

The American International MaxxPro is a mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle introduced in 2007, featuring a V-shaped hull designed to deflect blasts from landmines and improvised explosive devices.
Profile of MaxxPro
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type MRAP Vehicle
Manufacturer Navistar Defense
Number produced 9,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.5 million

VAB

French 6x6 armored personnel carrier, with 5000 units built, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Renault Trucks Defense.
Profile of VAB
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense
Number produced 5,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 18.6 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 105 km/h β—‰
Operational range 600 km β—‰
Length 7.00 m β—‰
Width 2.50 m β—‰
Height 2.97 m β—‰
Crew 6 (1 driver + 5 passengers)
Engine MaxxForce 10 375 hp diesel
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher

VAB

Combat weight 13.8 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 92 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,000 km β—‰
Length 5.98 m β—‰
Width 2.49 m β—‰
Height 2.06 m β—‰
Crew 2
Engine MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp
Main armament 1 7.62mm machine gun
Secondary weapon --

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MaxxPro or VAB?
The MaxxPro is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the VAB's 92 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the MaxxPro or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the MaxxPro's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the MaxxPro or VAB?
The MaxxPro is heavier at 18.6 tons combat weight compared to the VAB's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the MaxxPro or VAB?
The MaxxPro is longer at 7.00 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the MaxxPro and VAB require?
The MaxxPro requires a larger crew of 6 (1 driver + 5 passengers) compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MaxxPro or VAB?
The MaxxPro has been produced in greater numbers with 9,000 units compared to 5,000 units of the VAB.
What are the main armaments of the MaxxPro and VAB?
The MaxxPro is armed with M2HB .50 cal machine gun while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.