Puma IFV vs VBCI
| German IFV, entering service in 2015, has a modular design for varied mission requirements. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | PSM |
| Number produced | 350 units |
| Estimated unit price | $21 million |
| French IFV, entering service in 2008, has been manufactured in 640 units by Nexter. | |
| 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 | 43.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.40 m â—‰ |
| Width | 4.00 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | MTU Fried. MT 892 Ka-501 v10 11.1-litre 1,088 PS (800 kW) |
| Main armament | 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | HK MG5 (7.62×51mm NATO) |
| 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 Puma IFV or VBCI?
The VBCI is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Puma IFV's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Puma IFV or VBCI?
The VBCI has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the Puma IFV's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the Puma IFV or VBCI?
The Puma IFV is heavier at 43.0 tons combat weight compared to the VBCI's 32.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Puma IFV or VBCI?
The VBCI is longer at 7.60 meters compared to the Puma IFV's 7.40 meters.
How many crew members do the Puma IFV and VBCI require?
The Puma IFV requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the VBCI's 2 + 9-man combat group crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Puma IFV or VBCI?
The Puma IFV is more expensive at approximately $21.0 million per unit compared to the VBCI at $4.8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Puma IFV or VBCI?
The VBCI has been produced in greater numbers with 640 units compared to 350 units of the Puma IFV.
What are the main armaments of the Puma IFV and VBCI?
The Puma IFV is armed with 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon while the VBCI carries 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon as its main armament.