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AML-90 / Eland vs Type 16 MCV

AML-90 / Eland vs Type 16 MCV at a glance — weight 5,500 vs 26,000 kg, top speed 100 vs 100 km/h, range 600 vs 400 km, crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) vs 4.

AML-90 / Eland light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AML-90 / ElandFull specs
Type 16 MCV light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 16 MCVFull specs
Specifications
AML-90 / Eland Type 16 MCV
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Armored Vehicle 8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Panhard Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 4,812 units 142 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $5.8 million
Combat weight 5.5 tons 26.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 600 km 400 km
Length 5.11 m 8.45 m
Width 1.97 m 2.98 m
Height 2.07 m 2.87 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
AML-90 / Eland Type 16 MCV
Main armament 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) 105 mm L/52 gun
Secondary weapon 60mm Brandt mortar (53 rounds) 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun
Engine Panhard 1.99 L Model 4 HD flat 4-cylinder air-cooled petrol 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AML-90 / Eland or Type 16 MCV?
Both the AML-90 / Eland and Type 16 MCV have a maximum road speed of 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AML-90 / Eland or Type 16 MCV?
The AML-90 / Eland has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the AML-90 / Eland or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AML-90 / Eland or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is longer at 8.45 meters compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.11 meters.
How many crew members do the AML-90 / Eland and Type 16 MCV require?
The Type 16 MCV requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the AML-90 / Eland.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AML-90 / Eland or Type 16 MCV?
The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in greater numbers with 4,812 units compared to 142 units of the Type 16 MCV.
What are the main armaments of the AML-90 / Eland and Type 16 MCV?
The AML-90 / Eland is armed with 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.