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JLTV vs Komatsu LAV

JLTV vs Komatsu LAV at a glance β€” weight 10,200 vs 4,500 kg, top speed 110 vs 100 km/h, range 480 vs 500 km, crew β€” vs β€”.

JLTV protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ JLTV
Komatsu LAV protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Komatsu LAV
Specifications
JLTV Komatsu LAV
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Protected Mobility Vehicle Protected Mobility Vehicle
Type Light utility/combat multi-role vehicle Armoured scout car
Manufacturer AM General Komatsu
Number produced 20,000 units 1,937 units
Estimated unit price $0.4 million $-- million
Combat weight 10.2 tons 4.5 tons
Maximum speed 110 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 480 km 500 km
Length 6.20 m 4.40 m
Width 2.50 m 2.04 m
Height 2.60 m 1.85 m
Crew 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
JLTV Komatsu LAV
Main armament M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB
Secondary weapon M153 CROWS II remote weapon system Type 01 LMAT or Kawasaki Type 87 anti-tank missile
Engine 6.6 L Gale Banks Engineering 866T V8 (based on General Motors Duramax L5P) 4-cylinder diesel, 160 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JLTV or Komatsu LAV?
The JLTV is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the Komatsu LAV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the JLTV or Komatsu LAV?
The Komatsu LAV has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the JLTV's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the JLTV or Komatsu LAV?
The JLTV is heavier at 10.2 tons combat weight compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons.
Which is larger, the JLTV or Komatsu LAV?
The JLTV is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.40 meters.
How many crew members do the JLTV and Komatsu LAV require?
The Komatsu LAV requires a larger crew of 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) compared to the JLTV's 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JLTV or Komatsu LAV?
The JLTV has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 1,937 units of the Komatsu LAV.
What are the main armaments of the JLTV and Komatsu LAV?
The JLTV is armed with M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun while the Komatsu LAV carries Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB as its main armament.