Fennek vs Type 16 MCV
The Fennek and the Type 16 MCV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively. At 26.0 tons, the Type 16 MCV is 2.5x the Fennek's 10.4 tons. Top speed is 115 km/h for the Fennek vs 100 km/h for the Type 16 MCV. Operational range is 860 km for the Fennek vs 400 km for the Type 16 MCV. The Fennek is armed with a HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon, while the Type 16 MCV carries a 105 mm L/52 gun. The Fennek has been produced in 632 units vs 142 for the Type 16 MCV. Unit cost is $0.82M for the Fennek vs $5.8M for the Type 16 MCV. The Fennek entered service 13 years before the Type 16 MCV (2003 vs 2016).
| German scout car, with 632 units built, entered service in 2003 for reconnaissance duties. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Scout car |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei Wegmann |
| Number produced | 632 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.8 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 | 10.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 115 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 860 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.58 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.55 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.29 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Deutz diesel 179 kW (239 hp) |
| Main armament | HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | Rheinmetall MG3 |
| 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 Fennek or Type 16 MCV?
The Fennek is faster with a maximum road speed of 115 km/h compared to the Type 16 MCV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Fennek or Type 16 MCV?
The Fennek has a longer operational range at 860 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Fennek or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the Fennek's 10.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Fennek or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is longer at 8.45 meters compared to the Fennek's 5.58 meters.
How many crew members do the Fennek and Type 16 MCV require?
The Type 16 MCV requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Fennek's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Fennek or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is more expensive at approximately $5.8 million per unit compared to the Fennek at $0.8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fennek or Type 16 MCV?
The Fennek has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 142 units of the Type 16 MCV.
What are the main armaments of the Fennek and Type 16 MCV?
The Fennek is armed with HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.