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IAV Stryker vs Komatsu LAV

IAV Stryker armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ IAV Stryker
Komatsu LAV armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Komatsu LAV
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Specifications
IAV Stryker Komatsu LAV
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier Armoured scout car
Manufacturer General Motors Komatsu
Number produced 1,000 units 1,937 units
Estimated unit price $4.9 million $-- million
Combat weight 17.3 tons 4.5 tons
Maximum speed 97 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 500 km 500 km
Length 6.99 m 4.40 m
Width 2.72 m 2.04 m
Height 2.64 m 1.85 m
Crew 2 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
IAV Stryker Komatsu LAV
Main armament 1 M-2 HB 12.7mm machine gun Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB
Secondary weapon 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher Type 01 LMAT or Kawasaki Type 87 anti-tank missile
Engine Diesel Engine with 350 hp 4-cylinder diesel, 160 hp

Overview

The IAV Stryker and the Komatsu LAV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by General Motors and Komatsu respectively.

At 17.3 tons, the IAV Stryker is 3.8:1 the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons. Top speed is 97 km/h for the IAV Stryker vs 100 km/h for the Komatsu LAV. Operational range is 500 km for the IAV Stryker vs 500 km for the Komatsu LAV. The IAV Stryker is armed with a 1 M-2 HB 12.7mm machine gun, while the Komatsu LAV carries a Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB.

The IAV Stryker has been produced in 1,000 units vs 1,937 for the Komatsu LAV.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAV Stryker or Komatsu LAV?
The Komatsu LAV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the IAV Stryker's 97 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the IAV Stryker or Komatsu LAV?
The Komatsu LAV has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the IAV Stryker's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the IAV Stryker or Komatsu LAV?
The IAV Stryker is heavier at 17.3 tons combat weight compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons.
Which is larger, the IAV Stryker or Komatsu LAV?
The IAV Stryker is longer at 6.99 meters compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.40 meters.
How many crew members do the IAV Stryker and Komatsu LAV require?
The Komatsu LAV requires a larger crew of 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) compared to the IAV Stryker's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAV Stryker or Komatsu LAV?
The Komatsu LAV has been produced in greater numbers with 1,937 units compared to 1,000 units of the IAV Stryker.
What are the main armaments of the IAV Stryker and Komatsu LAV?
The IAV Stryker is armed with 1 M-2 HB 12.7mm machine gun while the Komatsu LAV carries Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB as its main armament.