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AAV-7A1 vs MT-LB

AAV-7A1 vs MT-LB at a glance β€” weight 24,000 vs 11,900 kg, top speed 72 vs 61 km/h, range 480 vs 500 km, crew β€” vs β€”.

AAV-7A1 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ AAV-7A1
MT-LB armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί MT-LB
Specifications
AAV-7A1 MT-LB
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Amphibious armored personnel carrier Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer BAE Systems Platforms & Services Kharkov Tractor Plant
Number produced 942 units 10,000 units
Estimated unit price $2.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 24.0 tons 11.9 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 61 km/h
Operational range 480 km 500 km
Length 7.94 m 6.45 m
Width 3.27 m 2.86 m
Height 3.26 m 1.86 m
Crew 3+21 2 + 11 passengers
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AAV-7A1 MT-LB
Main armament Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher 7.62mm PKT machine gun
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun --
Engine Cummins VTA-903T (P-7A1), 525 hp YaMZ 238 V-8 diesel, 240 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AAV-7A1 or MT-LB?
The AAV-7A1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the MT-LB's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AAV-7A1 or MT-LB?
The MT-LB has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the AAV-7A1's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the AAV-7A1 or MT-LB?
The AAV-7A1 is heavier at 24.0 tons combat weight compared to the MT-LB's 11.9 tons.
Which is larger, the AAV-7A1 or MT-LB?
The AAV-7A1 is longer at 7.94 meters compared to the MT-LB's 6.45 meters.
How many crew members do the AAV-7A1 and MT-LB require?
The AAV-7A1 requires a larger crew of 3+21 compared to the MT-LB's 2 + 11 passengers crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AAV-7A1 or MT-LB?
The MT-LB has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 942 units of the AAV-7A1.
What are the main armaments of the AAV-7A1 and MT-LB?
The AAV-7A1 is armed with Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher while the MT-LB carries 7.62mm PKT machine gun as its main armament.