AMX-13 vs Type 16 MCV
The AMX-13 and the Type 16 MCV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively. The AMX-13 weighs 14.5 tons vs 26.0 tons for the Type 16 MCV. Top speed is 60 km/h for the AMX-13 vs 100 km/h for the Type 16 MCV. Operational range is 400 km for the AMX-13 vs 400 km for the Type 16 MCV. The AMX-13 is armed with a 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun, while the Type 16 MCV carries a 105 mm L/52 gun. The AMX-13 has been produced in 7,700 units vs 142 for the Type 16 MCV. The AMX-13 entered service 64 years before the Type 16 MCV (1952 vs 2016).
| French light tank, first entering service in 1952, manufactured in over 7,700 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Support Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 7,700 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Japanese tank destroyer, 142 units built since 2016, based on an 8x8 wheeled chassis. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | 8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 142 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5.8 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 | 26.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.45 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.98 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.87 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW) |
| Main armament | 105 mm L/52 gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX-13 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the AMX-13's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-13 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the AMX-13's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-13's 14.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is longer at 8.45 meters compared to the AMX-13's 6.36 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and Type 16 MCV require?
The Type 16 MCV requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the AMX-13's 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-13 or Type 16 MCV?
The AMX-13 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,700 units compared to 142 units of the Type 16 MCV.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and Type 16 MCV?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.