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AMX-13 vs LAV-150

AMX-13 vs LAV-150 at a glance — weight 14,500 vs 9,888 kg, top speed 60 vs 89 km/h, range 400 vs 643 km, crew 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) vs 3.

AMX-13 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-13Full specs
LAV-150 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 LAV-150Full specs
Specifications
AMX-13 LAV-150
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Support Tank Light Reconnaissance Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Textron Marine & Land Systems
Number produced 7,700 units 3,200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.0 million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 9.9 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 89 km/h
Operational range 400 km 643 km
Length 6.36 m 5.69 m
Width 2.51 m 2.26 m
Height 2.35 m 2.54 m
Crew 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-13 LAV-150
Main armament 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun 1 90mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds 1 M-240 7.62mm machine gun (4500 rounds)
Engine Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp V-504 V-8 Diesel Engine with 202 hp
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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?
Both the AMX-13 and LAV-150 require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-13 or LAV-150?
The AMX-13 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,700 units compared to 3,200 units of the LAV-150.
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.