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AMX-10 RC vs LAV-150

AMX-10 RC vs LAV-150 at a glance — weight 17,200 vs 9,888 kg, top speed 85 vs 89 km/h, range 800 vs 643 km, crew 4 vs 3.

AMX-10 RC light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
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LAV-150 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 LAV-150Full specs
Specifications
AMX-10 RC LAV-150
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle Light Reconnaissance Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Textron Marine & Land Systems
Number produced 464 units 3,200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.0 million
Combat weight 17.2 tons 9.9 tons
Maximum speed 85 km/h 89 km/h
Operational range 800 km 643 km
Length 9.15 m 5.69 m
Width 2.78 m 2.26 m
Height 2.56 m 2.54 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-10 RC LAV-150
Main armament 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun 1 90mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 7.62 mm NF1 coaxial machine gun 1 M-240 7.62mm machine gun (4500 rounds)
Engine Baudouin Diesel Model 6F11 SRX (current) V-504 V-8 Diesel Engine with 202 hp
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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, against 3 for the LAV-150.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-10 RC or LAV-150?
The LAV-150 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,200 units compared to 464 units of the AMX-10 RC.
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.