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Patria AMV vs VBCI

Patria AMV armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇫🇮 Patria AMV
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🇫🇷 VBCI
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Specifications
Patria AMV VBCI
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armoured personnel carrier Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer Patria Nexter Systems
Number produced 1,315 units 640 units
Estimated unit price $5 million $4.8 million
Combat weight 32.0 tons 32.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 750 km
Length 7.70 m 7.60 m
Width 2.80 m 2.98 m
Height 2.30 m 3.00 m
Crew 2–3 (commander, driver, optional gunner) 2 + 9-man combat group
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Armament & Powertrain
Patria AMV VBCI
Main armament Up to 105 mm gun or twin 120 mm mortars in turret 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon
Secondary weapon Protector RWS co-axial 7.62 mm machine gun
Engine DI 12 Scania Diesel or DC 12 Scania Diesel or DC 13 Scania Diesel 600 hp Volvo D13 turbocharged diesel engine

Overview

The Patria AMV and the VBCI are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Patria and Nexter Systems respectively.

The Patria AMV weighs 32.0 tons vs 32.0 tons for the VBCI. Top speed is 100 km/h for the Patria AMV vs 100 km/h for the VBCI. Operational range is 1,000 km for the Patria AMV vs 750 km for the VBCI. The Patria AMV is armed with a Up to 105 mm gun or twin 120 mm mortars in turret, while the VBCI carries a 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon.

The Patria AMV has been produced in 1,315 units vs 640 for the VBCI. Unit cost is $5M for the Patria AMV vs $4.8M for the VBCI. The Patria AMV entered service 4 years before the VBCI (2004 vs 2008).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Patria AMV or VBCI?
The VBCI is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Patria AMV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Patria AMV or VBCI?
The Patria AMV has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the VBCI's 750 km.
Which is heavier, the Patria AMV or VBCI?
The VBCI is heavier at 32.0 tons combat weight compared to the Patria AMV's 32.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Patria AMV or VBCI?
The Patria AMV is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the VBCI's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the Patria AMV and VBCI require?
The Patria AMV requires a larger crew of 2–3 (commander, driver, optional gunner) compared to the VBCI's 2 + 9-man combat group crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Patria AMV or VBCI?
The Patria AMV is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the VBCI at $4.8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Patria AMV or VBCI?
The Patria AMV has been produced in greater numbers with 1,315 units compared to 640 units of the VBCI.
What are the main armaments of the Patria AMV and VBCI?
The Patria AMV is armed with Up to 105 mm gun or twin 120 mm mortars in turret while the VBCI carries 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon as its main armament.