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HMMWV (Humvee) vs K151 Raycolt

HMMWV (Humvee) light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ HMMWV (Humvee)
K151 Raycolt light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· K151 Raycolt
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Specifications
HMMWV (Humvee) K151 Raycolt
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡°πŸ‡· South Korea
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Utility Vehicle Light utility vehicle
Manufacturer AM General Kia Motors
Number produced 230,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 2.7 tons 5.7 tons
Maximum speed 89 km/h 130 km/h
Operational range 480 km 640 km
Length 4.57 m 4.90 m
Width 2.16 m 2.20 m
Height 1.83 m 1.98 m
Crew 4 1 + 3
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Armament & Powertrain
HMMWV (Humvee) K151 Raycolt
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun --
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher --
Engine 6.5L V8 turbo-diesel Hyundai S2 D6EB 3.0L V6 diesel, 225 hp

Overview

The HMMWV (Humvee) and the K151 Raycolt are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by AM General and Kia Motors respectively.

At 5.7 tons, the K151 Raycolt is 2.1:1 the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons. Top speed is 89 km/h for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 130 km/h for the K151 Raycolt. Operational range is 480 km for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 640 km for the K151 Raycolt.

The HMMWV (Humvee) entered service 32 years before the K151 Raycolt (1985 vs 2017).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HMMWV (Humvee) or K151 Raycolt?
The K151 Raycolt is faster with a maximum road speed of 130 km/h compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 89 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the HMMWV (Humvee) or K151 Raycolt?
The K151 Raycolt has a longer operational range at 640 km compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 480 km.
Which is heavier, the HMMWV (Humvee) or K151 Raycolt?
The K151 Raycolt is heavier at 5.7 tons combat weight compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons.
Which is larger, the HMMWV (Humvee) or K151 Raycolt?
The K151 Raycolt is longer at 4.90 meters compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 4.57 meters.
How many crew members do the HMMWV (Humvee) and K151 Raycolt require?
The HMMWV (Humvee) requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the K151 Raycolt's 1 + 3 crew members.