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Casspir vs M1117 ASV

Casspir light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Casspir
M1117 ASV light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M1117 ASV
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Specifications
Casspir M1117 ASV
Origin country πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Armored Security Vehicle
Manufacturer Denel Mechem Textron
Number produced 2,800 units 2,058 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.8 million
Combat weight 0.0 tons 13.4 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 100 km/h
Operational range -- km 700 km
Length -- m 6.10 m
Width -- m 2.38 m
Height -- m 2.64 m
Crew crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Casspir M1117 ASV
Main armament -- Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher
Secondary weapon -- M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Engine 170 hp (127 kW) ADE-352T 6-cylinder turbo-diesel Cummins 6CTA8.3 260 hp diesel

Overview

The Casspir and the M1117 ASV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Denel Mechem and Textron respectively.

The Casspir has been produced in 2,800 units vs 2,058 for the M1117 ASV. The Casspir entered service 19 years before the M1117 ASV (1980 vs 1999).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Casspir or M1117 ASV?
The M1117 ASV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Casspir's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Casspir or M1117 ASV?
The M1117 ASV has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Casspir's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Casspir or M1117 ASV?
The M1117 ASV is heavier at 13.4 tons combat weight compared to the Casspir's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Casspir or M1117 ASV?
The M1117 ASV is longer at 6.10 meters compared to the Casspir's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Casspir and M1117 ASV require?
The Casspir requires a larger crew of crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers compared to the M1117 ASV's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Casspir or M1117 ASV?
The Casspir has been produced in greater numbers with 2,800 units compared to 2,058 units of the M1117 ASV.