VBMR Griffon vs VAB: how to tell them apart
Two armoured personnel carriers that are easy to mix up at a glance. Here is what tells them apart.
VBMR Griffon
What gives it away
Tall 6x6 with the engine at the front like a truck, armoured windows in the side doors and the rear, and a remote weapon station on the roof.
Used by
France, Belgium; ordered by Luxembourg
VAB
What gives it away
Boxy wheeled APC with a big angled windscreen and a square, cab-like nose; looks like an armoured truck.
Used by
France, Ukraine, Lebanon and many others
Where they differ
| Detail | VBMR Griffon | VAB |
|---|---|---|
| Axles | 3 axles (6×6) | 2 axles (4×4) |
| Turret | Remote weapon station | No turret |
| Rear exit | Rear ramp | Rear doors |
What they share
These won’t tell them apart.
- Wheeled
- Engine at the front