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HMMWV (Humvee) vs LMV

HMMWV (Humvee) vs LMV at a glance — weight 2,676 vs 7,100 kg, top speed 89 vs 130 km/h, range 480 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs —.

HMMWV (Humvee) protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HMMWV (Humvee)
LMV protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
🇮🇹 LMV
Specifications
HMMWV (Humvee) LMV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Protected Mobility Vehicle Protected Mobility Vehicle
Type Light Utility Vehicle Infantry mobility vehicle with MRAP capabilities
Manufacturer AM General Iveco
Number produced 230,000 units 10,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $0.4 million
Combat weight 2.7 tons 7.1 tons
Maximum speed 89 km/h 130 km/h
Operational range 480 km 500 km
Length 4.57 m -- m
Width 2.16 m 2.20 m
Height 1.83 m 2.05 m
Crew 4 1+4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
HMMWV (Humvee) LMV
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun Pintle-mounted machine gun
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher Remote controlled weapon station (RWS)
Engine 6.5L V8 turbo-diesel 220 horsepower (164 kW; 223 PS) diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HMMWV (Humvee) or LMV?
The LMV 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 LMV?
The LMV has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 480 km.
Which is heavier, the HMMWV (Humvee) or LMV?
The LMV is heavier at 7.1 tons combat weight compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons.
Which is larger, the HMMWV (Humvee) or LMV?
The HMMWV (Humvee) is longer at 4.57 meters compared to the LMV's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the HMMWV (Humvee) and LMV require?
The HMMWV (Humvee) requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the LMV's 1+4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the HMMWV (Humvee) or LMV?
The LMV 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 LMV?
The HMMWV (Humvee) has been produced in greater numbers with 230,000 units compared to 10,000 units of the LMV.
What are the main armaments of the HMMWV (Humvee) and LMV?
The HMMWV (Humvee) is armed with M2HB .50 cal machine gun while the LMV carries Pintle-mounted machine gun as its main armament.