General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax vs Kurganmashzavod BMP-1
General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax and Kurganmashzavod BMP-1 are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The Kurganmashzavod BMP-1 leads on range (600 vs 500 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
 General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax
Wins 3/7 |  Kurganmashzavod BMP-1
Wins 4/7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 70 km/h ✓ | 65 km/h |
| Range (km) | 500 km | 600 km ✓ |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | N/A | 20.4 hp/t |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 40 mm | 73 mm |
| Ammunition | 265 ✓ | 40 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 7.62 m | 6.74 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 38,000 kg | 13,200 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 3 |
| Troop capacity | 3 | 8 ✓ |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 800 hp ✓ | 300 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $5,700,000 | N/A |
| Units built | 148 | 20,000 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | 50 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax and Kurganmashzavod BMP-1? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 70 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Kurganmashzavod BMP-1 has the longest range at 600 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax has the lower public unit-cost figure at 5,700,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax has the higher ammunition at 265.
Which has the higher troop capacity? +
The Kurganmashzavod BMP-1 has the higher troop capacity at 8.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax has the higher engine power at 800 hp.
Is the General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax better than the Kurganmashzavod BMP-1? +
On the public specs we track, General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax and Kurganmashzavod BMP-1 are closely matched, General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax leads on max speed, ammunition, engine power, while Kurganmashzavod BMP-1 leads on range, troop capacity, units built. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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