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Casspir vs LAV-150

Casspir light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Casspir
LAV-150 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ LAV-150
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Specifications
Casspir LAV-150
Origin country πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Light Reconnaissance Tank
Manufacturer Denel Mechem Textron Marine & Land Systems
Number produced 2,800 units 3,200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.0 million
Combat weight 0.0 tons 9.9 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 89 km/h
Operational range -- km 643 km
Length -- m 5.69 m
Width -- m 2.26 m
Height -- m 2.54 m
Crew crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Casspir LAV-150
Main armament -- 1 90mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon -- 1 M-240 7.62mm machine gun (4500 rounds)
Engine 170 hp (127 kW) ADE-352T 6-cylinder turbo-diesel V-504 V-8 Diesel Engine with 202 hp

Overview

The Casspir and the LAV-150 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Denel Mechem and Textron Marine & Land Systems respectively.

The Casspir has been produced in 2,800 units vs 3,200 for the LAV-150. The LAV-150 entered service 16 years before the Casspir (1964 vs 1980).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Casspir or LAV-150?
The LAV-150 is faster with a maximum road speed of 89 km/h compared to the Casspir's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Casspir or LAV-150?
The LAV-150 has a longer operational range at 643 km compared to the Casspir's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Casspir or LAV-150?
The LAV-150 is heavier at 9.9 tons combat weight compared to the Casspir's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Casspir or LAV-150?
The LAV-150 is longer at 5.69 meters compared to the Casspir's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Casspir and LAV-150 require?
The Casspir requires a larger crew of crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers compared to the LAV-150's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Casspir or LAV-150?
The LAV-150 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,200 units compared to 2,800 units of the Casspir.