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JLTV vs Kirpi

JLTV vs Kirpi at a glance β€” weight 10,200 vs 20,000 kg, crew 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner vs 3 (driver, commander, gunner).

JLTV protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ JLTVFull specs
Kirpi protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· KirpiFull specs
Specifications
JLTV Kirpi
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· Turkey
Category Protected Mobility Vehicle Protected Mobility Vehicle
Type Light utility/combat multi-role vehicle Mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle
Manufacturer AM General BMC
Number produced 20,000 units 2,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.4 million $-- million
Combat weight 10.2 tons 20.0 tons
Maximum speed 110 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 480 km -- km
Length 6.20 m -- m
Width 2.50 m -- m
Height 2.60 m -- m
Crew 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner 3 (driver, commander, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
JLTV Kirpi
Main armament M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun 7.62-mm machine gun
Secondary weapon M153 CROWS II remote weapon system 12.7-mm machine gun
Engine 6.6 L Gale Banks Engineering 866T V8 (based on General Motors Duramax L5P) BMC TUNA engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is heavier, the JLTV or Kirpi?
The Kirpi is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the JLTV's 10.2 tons.
How many crew members do the JLTV and Kirpi require?
The Kirpi requires a larger crew of 3, against 1 for the JLTV.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JLTV or Kirpi?
The JLTV has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 2,000 units of the Kirpi.
What are the main armaments of the JLTV and Kirpi?
The JLTV is armed with M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun while the Kirpi carries 7.62-mm machine gun as its main armament.