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HMMWV (Humvee) vs Komatsu LAV

HMMWV (Humvee) vs Komatsu LAV at a glance — weight 2,676 vs 4,500 kg, top speed 89 vs 100 km/h, range 480 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs —.

HMMWV (Humvee) protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HMMWV (Humvee)
Komatsu LAV protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Komatsu LAV
Specifications
HMMWV (Humvee) Komatsu LAV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Protected Mobility Vehicle Protected Mobility Vehicle
Type Light Utility Vehicle Armoured scout car
Manufacturer AM General Komatsu
Number produced 230,000 units 1,937 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 2.7 tons 4.5 tons
Maximum speed 89 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 480 km 500 km
Length 4.57 m 4.40 m
Width 2.16 m 2.04 m
Height 1.83 m 1.85 m
Crew 4 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
HMMWV (Humvee) Komatsu LAV
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher Type 01 LMAT or Kawasaki Type 87 anti-tank missile
Engine 6.5L V8 turbo-diesel 4-cylinder diesel, 160 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Komatsu LAV?
The Komatsu LAV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 89 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Komatsu LAV?
The Komatsu LAV has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 480 km.
Which is heavier, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Komatsu LAV?
The Komatsu LAV is heavier at 4.5 tons combat weight compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons.
Which is larger, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Komatsu LAV?
The HMMWV (Humvee) is longer at 4.57 meters compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.40 meters.
How many crew members do the HMMWV (Humvee) and Komatsu LAV require?
The Komatsu LAV requires a larger crew of 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Komatsu LAV?
The HMMWV (Humvee) has been produced in greater numbers with 230,000 units compared to 1,937 units of the Komatsu LAV.
What are the main armaments of the HMMWV (Humvee) and Komatsu LAV?
The HMMWV (Humvee) is armed with M2HB .50 cal machine gun while the Komatsu LAV carries Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB as its main armament.