AMX-13 vs LAV-150
The AMX-13 and the LAV-150 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Textron Marine & Land Systems respectively. The AMX-13 weighs 14.5 tons vs 9.9 tons for the LAV-150. Top speed is 60 km/h for the AMX-13 vs 89 km/h for the LAV-150. Operational range is 400 km for the AMX-13 vs 643 km for the LAV-150. The AMX-13 is armed with a 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun, while the LAV-150 carries a 1 90mm rifled barrel gun.
| French light tank, first entering service in 1952, manufactured in over 7,700 units. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Support Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 7,700 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 | 14.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.36 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.35 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) |
| Engine | Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds |
| 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-13 or LAV-150?
The LAV-150 is faster with a maximum road speed of 89 km/h compared to the AMX-13's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-13 or LAV-150?
The LAV-150 has a longer operational range at 643 km compared to the AMX-13's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or LAV-150?
The AMX-13 is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the LAV-150's 9.9 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or LAV-150?
The AMX-13 is longer at 6.36 meters compared to the LAV-150's 5.69 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and LAV-150 require?
The AMX-13 requires a larger crew of 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) compared to the LAV-150's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and LAV-150?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the LAV-150 carries 1 90mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.