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KMW Fennek vs M1117 ASV

KMW Fennek light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇩🇪 KMW Fennek
M1117 ASV light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1117 ASV
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Specifications
KMW Fennek M1117 ASV
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Scout car Armored Security Vehicle
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Textron
Number produced 632 units 2,058 units
Estimated unit price $0.8 million $0.8 million
Combat weight 10.4 tons 13.4 tons
Maximum speed 115 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 860 km 700 km
Length 5.58 m 6.10 m
Width 2.55 m 2.38 m
Height 2.29 m 2.64 m
Crew 3 3
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Armament & Powertrain
KMW Fennek M1117 ASV
Main armament HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher
Secondary weapon Rheinmetall MG3 M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Engine Deutz diesel 179 kW (239 hp) Cummins 6CTA8.3 260 hp diesel

Overview

The KMW Fennek and the M1117 ASV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Textron respectively.

The KMW Fennek weighs 10.4 tons vs 13.4 tons for the M1117 ASV. Top speed is 115 km/h for the KMW Fennek vs 100 km/h for the M1117 ASV. Operational range is 860 km for the KMW Fennek vs 700 km for the M1117 ASV. The KMW Fennek is armed with a HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon, while the M1117 ASV carries a Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher.

The KMW Fennek has been produced in 632 units vs 2,058 for the M1117 ASV. Unit cost is $0.82M for the KMW Fennek vs $0.8M for the M1117 ASV. The M1117 ASV entered service 4 years before the KMW Fennek (1999 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KMW Fennek or M1117 ASV?
The KMW Fennek is faster with a maximum road speed of 115 km/h compared to the M1117 ASV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KMW Fennek or M1117 ASV?
The KMW Fennek has a longer operational range at 860 km compared to the M1117 ASV's 700 km.
Which is heavier, the KMW Fennek or M1117 ASV?
The M1117 ASV is heavier at 13.4 tons combat weight compared to the KMW Fennek's 10.4 tons.
Which is larger, the KMW Fennek or M1117 ASV?
The M1117 ASV is longer at 6.10 meters compared to the KMW Fennek's 5.58 meters.
How many crew members do the KMW Fennek and M1117 ASV require?
Both the KMW Fennek and M1117 ASV require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the KMW Fennek or M1117 ASV?
The KMW Fennek is more expensive at approximately $0.8 million per unit compared to the M1117 ASV at $0.8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KMW Fennek or M1117 ASV?
The M1117 ASV has been produced in greater numbers with 2,058 units compared to 632 units of the KMW Fennek.
What are the main armaments of the KMW Fennek and M1117 ASV?
The KMW Fennek is armed with HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon while the M1117 ASV carries Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher as its main armament.