MT-LB vs VAB
The MT-LB and the VAB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Kharkov Tractor Plant and GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense respectively. The MT-LB weighs 11.9 tons vs 13.8 tons for the VAB. Top speed is 61 km/h for the MT-LB vs 92 km/h for the VAB. Operational range is 500 km for the MT-LB vs 1,000 km for the VAB. The MT-LB is armed with a 7.62mm PKT machine gun, while the VAB carries a 1 7.62mm machine gun. The MT-LB has been produced in 10,000 units vs 5,000 for the VAB.
| Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1970, the MT-LB is a tracked armored vehicle used as an artillery tractor and personnel carrier, featuring a low-profile amphibious hull. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | Kharkov Tractor Plant |
| Number produced | 10,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| French 6x6 armored personnel carrier, with 5000 units built, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Renault Trucks Defense. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 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 | 11.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.45 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.86 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.86 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 + 11 passengers |
| Engine | YaMZ 238 V-8 diesel, 240 hp |
| Main armament | 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Combat weight | 13.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 92 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.98 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.06 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp |
| Main armament | 1 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MT-LB or VAB?
The VAB is faster with a maximum road speed of 92 km/h compared to the MT-LB's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the MT-LB or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the MT-LB's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the MT-LB or VAB?
The VAB is heavier at 13.8 tons combat weight compared to the MT-LB's 11.9 tons.
Which is larger, the MT-LB or VAB?
The MT-LB is longer at 6.45 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the MT-LB and VAB require?
The MT-LB requires a larger crew of 2 + 11 passengers compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MT-LB or VAB?
The MT-LB has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 5,000 units of the VAB.
What are the main armaments of the MT-LB and VAB?
The MT-LB is armed with 7.62mm PKT machine gun while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.