HMMWV (Humvee) vs JLTV

Overview

The HMMWV (Humvee) and the JLTV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by AM General and AM General respectively.

At 10.2 tons, the JLTV is 3.8x the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons. Top speed is 89 km/h for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 110 km/h for the JLTV. Operational range is 480 km for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 480 km for the JLTV. The HMMWV (Humvee) is armed with a M2HB .50 cal machine gun, while the JLTV carries a M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun.

The HMMWV (Humvee) has been produced in 230,000 units vs 20,000 for the JLTV. Unit cost is $0.22M for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs $0.399M for the JLTV. The HMMWV (Humvee) entered service 35 years before the JLTV (1984 vs 2019).

HMMWV (Humvee)

The HMMWV is a United States light tactical vehicle introduced in 1983 for utility roles, featuring a wide-track design for stability.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Utility Vehicle
Manufacturer AM General
Number produced 230,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million
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JLTV

American light armoured vehicle, entering service in 2019, has reached 20,000 units built.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light utility/combat multi-role vehicle
Manufacturer AM General
Number produced 20,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.4 million
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HMMWV (Humvee)

Combat weight 2.7 tons ◉
Maximum speed 89 km/h ◉
Operational range 480 km ◉
Length 4.57 m ◉
Width 2.16 m ◉
Height 1.83 m ◉
Crew 4
Engine 6.5L V8 turbo-diesel
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher

JLTV

Combat weight 10.2 tons ◉
Maximum speed 110 km/h ◉
Operational range 480 km ◉
Length 6.20 m ◉
Width 2.50 m ◉
Height 2.60 m ◉
Crew 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner
Engine 6.6 L Gale Banks Engineering 866T V8 (based on General Motors Duramax L5P)
Main armament M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun
Secondary weapon M153 CROWS II remote weapon system

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HMMWV (Humvee) or JLTV?
The JLTV is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 89 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the HMMWV (Humvee) or JLTV?
The JLTV has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 480 km.
Which is heavier, the HMMWV (Humvee) or JLTV?
The JLTV is heavier at 10.2 tons combat weight compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons.
Which is larger, the HMMWV (Humvee) or JLTV?
The JLTV is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 4.57 meters.
How many crew members do the HMMWV (Humvee) and JLTV require?
The HMMWV (Humvee) requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the JLTV's 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner crew members.
Which is more expensive, the HMMWV (Humvee) or JLTV?
The JLTV is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the HMMWV (Humvee) at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HMMWV (Humvee) or JLTV?
The HMMWV (Humvee) has been produced in greater numbers with 230,000 units compared to 20,000 units of the JLTV.
What are the main armaments of the HMMWV (Humvee) and JLTV?
The HMMWV (Humvee) is armed with M2HB .50 cal machine gun while the JLTV carries M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun as its main armament.

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