AMX-10 RC vs JLTV
The AMX-10 RC and the JLTV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and AM General respectively. The AMX-10 RC weighs 17.2 tons vs 10.2 tons for the JLTV. Top speed is 85 km/h for the AMX-10 RC vs 110 km/h for the JLTV. Operational range is 800 km for the AMX-10 RC vs 480 km for the JLTV. The AMX-10 RC is armed with a 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun, while the JLTV carries a M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun. The AMX-10 RC has been produced in 464 units vs 20,000 for the JLTV. The AMX-10 RC entered service 38 years before the JLTV (1981 vs 2019).
| French reconnaissance vehicle, entering service in 1981, equipped with a 105mm gun. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 464 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 | 17.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 85 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.15 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.78 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.56 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Baudouin Diesel Model 6F11 SRX (current) |
| Main armament | 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 7.62 mm NF1 coaxial machine gun |
| Combat weight | 10.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.20 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.60 m â—‰ |
| 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 AMX-10 RC or JLTV?
The JLTV is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the AMX-10 RC's 85 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-10 RC or JLTV?
The AMX-10 RC has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the JLTV's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-10 RC or JLTV?
The AMX-10 RC is heavier at 17.2 tons combat weight compared to the JLTV's 10.2 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-10 RC or JLTV?
The AMX-10 RC is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the JLTV's 6.20 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-10 RC and JLTV require?
The AMX-10 RC requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the JLTV's 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-10 RC or JLTV?
The JLTV has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 464 units of the AMX-10 RC.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-10 RC and JLTV?
The AMX-10 RC is armed with 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun while the JLTV carries M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun as its main armament.