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2S1 Gvozdika
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AML-90 / Eland
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ASCOD
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FH70
FV101 Scorpion
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GTK Boxer
General Dynamics Ajax
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IAV Stryker
IKV-91
Iveco Freccia
JLTV
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K21
K9 Thunder
KMW Fennek
KNDS Serval
KV-1
KV-85
L118 Light Gun
LAV-150
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Leopard 2
Luchs 2
M-46 Field Gun
M-80
M-84
M-ATV
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M10 Wolverine
M101 Howitzer
M103
M109 Paladin
M110 Howitzer
M1117 ASV
M113
M114 Howitzer
M142 HIMARS
M18 Hellcat
M198 Howitzer
M1A1 Abrams
M2 Bradley
M24 Chaffee
M26 Pershing
M270 MLRS
M36 Jackson
M4 Sherman
M41 Walker Bulldog
M46 Patton
M47 Patton
M48A5 Patton
M50 Ontos
M551 Sheridan
M6 Heavy Tank
M60A3 TTS Patton
M777 Howitzer
M8 Greyhound
MB-3 Tamoyo
MT-LB
Magach 7
MaxxPro
Merkava
Merkava 3
Merkava 4
Mitsubishi Type 90
Namer
Nexter Griffon
Norinco Type 90
OF-40
OTO Melara Mod 56
Olifant 1
Osorio T-1
Osorio T-2
PT-76
PT-91 Twardy
Patria AMV
Puma IFV
Pz.68
PzH 2000
Rooikat
Royal Ordnance Centurion
Royal Ordnance Chieftain
STRV-103 "S"
Sabra
Safir 74
T-10
T-14 Armata
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
T-64
T-72
T-80
T-84 Oplot
T-90
T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer
T29 Super Heavy Tank
T30 Super Heavy Tank
TAM
Type 10
Type 100
Type 16 MCV
Type 59MII
Type 61
Type 63 MRL
Type 69
Type 74
Type 79
Type 80 / 88
Type 85
Type 96
Type 98
Type 99
VAB
VBCI
VT-4
Vextra
Vickers Challenger
Vickers Mk.3
ZBD-04
ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
VAB VBCI
Origin country
🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category
Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type
6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier
Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer
GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense
Nexter Systems
Number produced
5,000 units
640 units
Estimated unit price
$-- million
$4.8 million
Combat weight
13.8 tons 32.0 tons
Maximum speed
92 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range
1,000 km 750 km
Length
5.98 m 7.60 m
Width
2.49 m 2.98 m
Height
2.06 m 3.00 m
Crew
2
2 + 9-man combat group
VAB VBCI
Main armament
1 7.62mm machine gun
40mm CTA 40CT autocannon
Secondary weapon
--
co-axial 7.62 mm machine gun
Engine
MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp
600 hp Volvo D13 turbocharged diesel engine
Overview The VAB and the VBCI are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense and Nexter Systems respectively.
At 32.0 tons, the VBCI is 2.3x the VAB's 13.8 tons. Top speed is 92 km/h for the VAB vs 100 km/h for the VBCI. Operational range is 1,000 km for the VAB vs 750 km for the VBCI. The VAB is armed with a 1 7.62mm machine gun , while the VBCI carries a 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon .
The VAB has been produced in 5,000 units vs 640 for the VBCI. The VAB entered service 29 years before the VBCI (1979 vs 2008 ).
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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.
