AMX-10 RC vs LAV-150
The AMX-10 RC and the LAV-150 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Textron Marine & Land Systems respectively. The AMX-10 RC weighs 17.2 tons vs 9.9 tons for the LAV-150. Top speed is 85 km/h for the AMX-10 RC vs 89 km/h for the LAV-150. Operational range is 800 km for the AMX-10 RC vs 643 km for the LAV-150. The AMX-10 RC is armed with a 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun, while the LAV-150 carries a 1 90mm rifled barrel gun.
| French reconnaissance vehicle, entering service in 1981, equipped with a 105mm gun. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 464 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American light armored vehicle, manufactured by Textron, intended for reconnaissance roles with potential for various weapon configurations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Reconnaissance Tank |
| Manufacturer | Textron Marine & Land Systems |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 9.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 89 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 643 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.69 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.26 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.54 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-504 V-8 Diesel Engine with 202 hp |
| Main armament | 1 90mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-240 7.62mm machine gun (4500 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX-10 RC or LAV-150?
The LAV-150 is faster with a maximum road speed of 89 km/h compared to the AMX-10 RC's 85 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-10 RC or LAV-150?
The AMX-10 RC has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the LAV-150's 643 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-10 RC or LAV-150?
The AMX-10 RC is heavier at 17.2 tons combat weight compared to the LAV-150's 9.9 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-10 RC or LAV-150?
The AMX-10 RC is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the LAV-150's 5.69 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-10 RC and LAV-150 require?
The AMX-10 RC requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the LAV-150's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-10 RC and LAV-150?
The AMX-10 RC is armed with 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun while the LAV-150 carries 1 90mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.