Ajax vs JLTV
The Ajax and the JLTV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by General Dynamics UK and AM General respectively. At 38.0 tons, the Ajax is 3.7x the JLTV's 10.2 tons. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Ajax vs 110 km/h for the JLTV. Operational range is 500 km for the Ajax vs 480 km for the JLTV. The Ajax is armed with a 40mm CT cannon, while the JLTV carries a M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun. The Ajax has been produced in 100 units vs 20,000 for the JLTV. The JLTV entered service 6 years before the Ajax (2019 vs 2025).
| The Ajax is a British armoured reconnaissance vehicle introduced in 2021, featuring a 40mm cased telescoped cannon and an integrated digital sensor suite. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics UK |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American light armoured vehicle, entering service in 2019, has reached 20,000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light utility/combat multi-role vehicle |
| Manufacturer | AM General |
| Number produced | 20,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.4 million |
| Combat weight | 38.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.62 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.35 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.00 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | MTU V8 diesel, 800 hp |
| Main armament | 40mm CT cannon |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62mm machine gun |
| Combat weight | 10.2 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.20 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.50 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.60 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner |
| Engine | 6.6 L Gale Banks Engineering 866T V8 (based on General Motors Duramax L5P) |
| Main armament | M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | M153 CROWS II remote weapon system |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ajax or JLTV?
The JLTV is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the Ajax's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Ajax or JLTV?
The Ajax has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the JLTV's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the Ajax or JLTV?
The Ajax is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the JLTV's 10.2 tons.
Which is larger, the Ajax or JLTV?
The Ajax is longer at 7.62 meters compared to the JLTV's 6.20 meters.
How many crew members do the Ajax and JLTV require?
The Ajax requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) compared to the JLTV's 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ajax or JLTV?
The JLTV has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 100 units of the Ajax.
What are the main armaments of the Ajax and JLTV?
The Ajax is armed with 40mm CT cannon while the JLTV carries M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun as its main armament.