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IKV-91 vs Wiesel

IKV-91 vs Wiesel at a glance — weight 16,300 vs 2,750 kg, top speed 70 vs 70 km/h, range 550 vs 200 km, crew 4 vs 2-3 (driver, gunner, commander depending on variant).

Specifications
IKV-91 Wiesel
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Main Battle Tank Armoured weapons carrier
Manufacturer Hägglunds Vehicles AB Rheinmetall
Number produced 211 units 491 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 16.3 tons 2.8 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 550 km 200 km
Length 8.83 m 3.55 m
Width 3.00 m 1.82 m
Height 2.35 m 1.82 m
Crew 4 2-3 (driver, gunner, commander depending on variant)
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Armament & Powertrain
IKV-91 Wiesel
Main armament 1 Kv-90S73 90mm rifled barrel (89 shells) gun 20 mm Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 autocannon (KUKA E6-II-A1 turret)
Secondary weapon 2 MAG 7.62mm machine guns (4560 rounds) BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missiles (Wiesel 1 TOW)
Engine Diesel Engine with 350 hp Audi 2.1 L diesel, 64 kW (86 hp)
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Former operators · 211 built
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IKV-91 or Wiesel?
Both the IKV-91 and Wiesel have a maximum road speed of 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the IKV-91 or Wiesel?
The IKV-91 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Wiesel's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the IKV-91 or Wiesel?
The IKV-91 is heavier at 16.3 tons combat weight compared to the Wiesel's 2.8 tons.
Which is larger, the IKV-91 or Wiesel?
The IKV-91 is longer at 8.83 meters compared to the Wiesel's 3.55 meters.
How many crew members do the IKV-91 and Wiesel require?
The IKV-91 requires a larger crew of 4, against 2 for the Wiesel.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IKV-91 or Wiesel?
The Wiesel has been produced in greater numbers with 491 units compared to 211 units of the IKV-91.
What are the main armaments of the IKV-91 and Wiesel?
The IKV-91 is armed with 1 Kv-90S73 90mm rifled barrel (89 shells) gun while the Wiesel carries 20 mm Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 autocannon (KUKA E6-II-A1 turret) as its main armament.