VAB vs VBCI
| French 6x6 armored personnel carrier, with 5000 units built, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Renault Trucks Defense. | |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
| 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 VAB or VBCI?
The VBCI is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the VAB's 92 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the VAB or VBCI?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the VBCI's 750 km.
Which is heavier, the VAB or VBCI?
The VBCI is heavier at 32.0 tons combat weight compared to the VAB's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the VAB or VBCI?
The VBCI is longer at 7.60 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the VAB and VBCI require?
The VBCI requires a larger crew of 2 + 9-man combat group compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the VAB or VBCI?
The VAB has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 640 units of the VBCI.
What are the main armaments of the VAB and VBCI?
The VAB is armed with 1 7.62mm machine gun while the VBCI carries 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon as its main armament.