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AMX-10 RC vs Type 16 MCV

AMX-10 RC vs Type 16 MCV at a glance — weight 17,200 vs 26,000 kg, top speed 85 vs 100 km/h, range 800 vs 400 km, crew 4 vs 4.

AMX-10 RC light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-10 RC
Type 16 MCV light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 16 MCV
Specifications
AMX-10 RC Type 16 MCV
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle 8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 464 units 142 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $5.8 million
Combat weight 17.2 tons 26.0 tons
Maximum speed 85 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 800 km 400 km
Length 9.15 m 8.45 m
Width 2.78 m 2.98 m
Height 2.56 m 2.87 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-10 RC Type 16 MCV
Main armament 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun 105 mm L/52 gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 7.62 mm NF1 coaxial machine gun 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun
Engine Baudouin Diesel Model 6F11 SRX (current) 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-10 RC or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the AMX-10 RC's 85 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-10 RC or Type 16 MCV?
The AMX-10 RC has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-10 RC or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-10 RC's 17.2 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-10 RC or Type 16 MCV?
The AMX-10 RC is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the Type 16 MCV's 8.45 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-10 RC and Type 16 MCV require?
Both the AMX-10 RC and Type 16 MCV require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-10 RC or Type 16 MCV?
The AMX-10 RC has been produced in greater numbers with 464 units compared to 142 units of the Type 16 MCV.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-10 RC and Type 16 MCV?
The AMX-10 RC is armed with 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.