IKV-91 vs M551 Sheridan
Overview
The IKV-91 and the M551 Sheridan are both Light Armoured Vehicles.
The IKV-91 weighs 16.3 tons vs 15.2 tons for the M551 Sheridan. Top speed is 70 km/h for the IKV-91 vs 70 km/h for the M551 Sheridan. Operational range is 550 km for the IKV-91 vs 600 km for the M551 Sheridan. The IKV-91 is armed with a 1 Kv-90S73 90mm rifled barrel (89 shells) gun, while the M551 Sheridan carries a 1 152mm gun.
The IKV-91 has been produced in 211 units vs 123 for the M551 Sheridan.
| Swedish light tank, 211 units built, designed with a low silhouette for enhanced survivability. | |
| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Hägglunds Vehicles AB |
| Number produced | 211 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American light tank, 123 units built, saw limited action in Vietnam due to its light armor. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Reconnaissance Tank |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Number produced | 123 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 16.3 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 550 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.83 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.00 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.35 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 350 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Kv-90S73 90mm rifled barrel (89 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 MAG 7.62mm machine guns (4560 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 15.2 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.31 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.79 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.81 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | General Motors 6V53T V-6 Diesel Engine with 300 hp |
| Main armament | 1 152mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 M-240 7.62mm machine guns |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the IKV-91 or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the IKV-91's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the IKV-91 or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the IKV-91's 550 km.
Which is heavier, the IKV-91 or M551 Sheridan?
The IKV-91 is heavier at 16.3 tons combat weight compared to the M551 Sheridan's 15.2 tons.
Which is larger, the IKV-91 or M551 Sheridan?
The IKV-91 is longer at 8.83 meters compared to the M551 Sheridan's 6.31 meters.
How many crew members do the IKV-91 and M551 Sheridan require?
Both the IKV-91 and M551 Sheridan require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IKV-91 or M551 Sheridan?
The IKV-91 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 123 units of the M551 Sheridan.
What are the main armaments of the IKV-91 and M551 Sheridan?
The IKV-91 is armed with 1 Kv-90S73 90mm rifled barrel (89 shells) gun while the M551 Sheridan carries 1 152mm gun as its main armament.