HMMWV (Humvee) vs LMV

🇮🇹 LMV

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Specifications

	HMMWV (Humvee)	LMV
Origin country	🇺🇸 United States	🇮🇹 Italy
Category	Light Armoured Vehicle	Light Armoured 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

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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

Overview

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

At 7.1 tons, the LMV is 2.7x the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons. Top speed is 89 km/h for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 130 km/h for the LMV. Operational range is 480 km for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 500 km for the LMV. The HMMWV (Humvee) is armed with a M2HB .50 cal machine gun, while the LMV carries a Pintle-mounted machine gun.

The HMMWV (Humvee) has been produced in 230,000 units vs 10,000 for the LMV. Unit cost is $0.22M for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs $0.44M for the LMV. The HMMWV (Humvee) entered service 16 years before the LMV (1985 vs 2001).

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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.