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Casspir vs M-ATV

Casspir light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Casspir
M-ATV armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M-ATV
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Specifications
Casspir M-ATV
Origin country πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle MRAP Vehicle
Manufacturer Denel Mechem Oshkosh Defense
Number produced 2,800 units 8,722 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.5 million
Combat weight 0.0 tons 12.7 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 105 km/h
Operational range -- km 510 km
Length -- m 6.27 m
Width -- m 2.49 m
Height -- m 2.70 m
Crew crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers)
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Armament & Powertrain
Casspir M-ATV
Main armament -- M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Secondary weapon -- Mk 19 grenade launcher
Engine 170 hp (127 kW) ADE-352T 6-cylinder turbo-diesel Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp

Overview

The Casspir is a Light Armoured Vehicle, while the M-ATV is a Armored Personnel Carrier.

The Casspir has been produced in 2,800 units vs 8,722 for the M-ATV. The Casspir entered service 29 years before the M-ATV (1980 vs 2009).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Casspir or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the Casspir's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Casspir or M-ATV?
The M-ATV has a longer operational range at 510 km compared to the Casspir's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Casspir or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is heavier at 12.7 tons combat weight compared to the Casspir's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Casspir or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is longer at 6.27 meters compared to the Casspir's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Casspir and M-ATV require?
The Casspir requires a larger crew of crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers compared to the M-ATV's 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Casspir or M-ATV?
The M-ATV has been produced in greater numbers with 8,722 units compared to 2,800 units of the Casspir.