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JLTV vs Kirpi

JLTV light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ JLTV
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Specifications
JLTV Kirpi
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· Turkey
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light utility/combat multi-role vehicle Mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle
Manufacturer AM General BMC
Number produced 20,000 units -- 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

Overview

The JLTV and the Kirpi are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by AM General and BMC respectively.

The JLTV weighs 10.2 tons vs 20.0 tons for the Kirpi. The JLTV is armed with a M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun, while the Kirpi carries a 7.62-mm machine gun.

The Kirpi entered service 5 years before the JLTV (2014 vs 2019).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JLTV or Kirpi?
The JLTV is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the Kirpi's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the JLTV or Kirpi?
The JLTV has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the Kirpi's 0 km.
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.
Which is larger, the JLTV or Kirpi?
The JLTV is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the Kirpi's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the JLTV and Kirpi require?
The Kirpi requires a larger crew of 3 (driver, commander, gunner) compared to the JLTV's 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner crew members.
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.