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General Dynamics Ajax vs Type 16 MCV

General Dynamics Ajax light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇬🇧 General Dynamics Ajax
Type 16 MCV light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 16 MCV
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Specifications
General Dynamics Ajax Type 16 MCV
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle 8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer General Dynamics UK Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 100 units 142 units
Estimated unit price $13 million $5.8 million
Combat weight 38.0 tons 26.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 500 km 400 km
Length 7.62 m 8.45 m
Width 3.35 m 2.98 m
Height 3.00 m 2.87 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
General Dynamics Ajax Type 16 MCV
Main armament 40mm CT cannon 105 mm L/52 gun
Secondary weapon 7.62mm machine gun 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun
Engine MTU V8 diesel, 800 hp 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW)

Overview

The General Dynamics Ajax and the Type 16 MCV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by General Dynamics UK and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively.

The General Dynamics Ajax weighs 38.0 tons vs 26.0 tons for the Type 16 MCV. Top speed is 70 km/h for the General Dynamics Ajax vs 100 km/h for the Type 16 MCV. Operational range is 500 km for the General Dynamics Ajax vs 400 km for the Type 16 MCV. The General Dynamics Ajax is armed with a 40mm CT cannon, while the Type 16 MCV carries a 105 mm L/52 gun.

The General Dynamics Ajax has been produced in 100 units vs 142 for the Type 16 MCV. Unit cost is $13M for the General Dynamics Ajax vs $5.8M for the Type 16 MCV. The Type 16 MCV entered service 9 years before the General Dynamics Ajax (2016 vs 2025).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the General Dynamics Ajax or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the General Dynamics Ajax's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the General Dynamics Ajax or Type 16 MCV?
The General Dynamics Ajax has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the General Dynamics Ajax or Type 16 MCV?
The General Dynamics Ajax is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 16 MCV's 26.0 tons.
Which is larger, the General Dynamics Ajax or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is longer at 8.45 meters compared to the General Dynamics Ajax's 7.62 meters.
How many crew members do the General Dynamics Ajax and Type 16 MCV require?
The Type 16 MCV requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the General Dynamics Ajax's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the General Dynamics Ajax or Type 16 MCV?
The General Dynamics Ajax is more expensive at approximately $13.0 million per unit compared to the Type 16 MCV at $5.8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the General Dynamics Ajax or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV has been produced in greater numbers with 142 units compared to 100 units of the General Dynamics Ajax.
What are the main armaments of the General Dynamics Ajax and Type 16 MCV?
The General Dynamics Ajax is armed with 40mm CT cannon while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.