HMMWV (Humvee) vs Type 16 MCV
The HMMWV (Humvee) and the Type 16 MCV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by AM General and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively. At 26.0 tons, the Type 16 MCV is 9.7x the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons. Top speed is 89 km/h for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 100 km/h for the Type 16 MCV. Operational range is 480 km for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 400 km for the Type 16 MCV. The HMMWV (Humvee) is armed with a M2HB .50 cal machine gun, while the Type 16 MCV carries a 105 mm L/52 gun. The HMMWV (Humvee) has been produced in 230,000 units vs 142 for the Type 16 MCV. Unit cost is $0.22M for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs $5.8M for the Type 16 MCV. The HMMWV (Humvee) entered service 32 years before the Type 16 MCV (1984 vs 2016).
| 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 |
| Japanese tank destroyer, 142 units built since 2016, based on an 8x8 wheeled chassis. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | 8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 142 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5.8 million |
| Combat weight | 2.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 89 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 4.57 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.16 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.83 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | 6.5L V8 turbo-diesel |
| Main armament | M2HB .50 cal machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | Mk 19 grenade launcher |
| Combat weight | 26.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.45 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.98 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.87 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW) |
| Main armament | 105 mm L/52 gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV 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 Type 16 MCV?
The HMMWV (Humvee) has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons.
Which is larger, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is longer at 8.45 meters compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 4.57 meters.
How many crew members do the HMMWV (Humvee) and Type 16 MCV require?
Both the HMMWV (Humvee) and Type 16 MCV require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is more expensive at approximately $5.8 million per unit compared to the HMMWV (Humvee) at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Type 16 MCV?
The HMMWV (Humvee) has been produced in greater numbers with 230,000 units compared to 142 units of the Type 16 MCV.
What are the main armaments of the HMMWV (Humvee) and Type 16 MCV?
The HMMWV (Humvee) is armed with M2HB .50 cal machine gun while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.