JLTV vs LAV-150
The JLTV and the LAV-150 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by AM General and Textron Marine & Land Systems respectively. The JLTV weighs 10.2 tons vs 9.9 tons for the LAV-150. Top speed is 110 km/h for the JLTV vs 89 km/h for the LAV-150. Operational range is 480 km for the JLTV vs 643 km for the LAV-150. The JLTV is armed with a M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun, while the LAV-150 carries a 1 90mm rifled barrel gun.
| American light armoured vehicle, entering service in 2019, has reached 20,000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light utility/combat multi-role vehicle |
| Manufacturer | AM General |
| Number produced | 20,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.4 million |
| American light armored vehicle, manufactured by Textron, intended for reconnaissance roles with potential for various weapon configurations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Reconnaissance Tank |
| Manufacturer | Textron Marine & Land Systems |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 10.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.20 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.60 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner |
| Engine | 6.6 L Gale Banks Engineering 866T V8 (based on General Motors Duramax L5P) |
| Main armament | M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | M153 CROWS II remote weapon system |
| Combat weight | 9.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 89 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 643 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.69 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.26 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.54 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-504 V-8 Diesel Engine with 202 hp |
| Main armament | 1 90mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-240 7.62mm machine gun (4500 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JLTV or LAV-150?
The JLTV is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the LAV-150's 89 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the JLTV or LAV-150?
The LAV-150 has a longer operational range at 643 km compared to the JLTV's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the JLTV or LAV-150?
The JLTV is heavier at 10.2 tons combat weight compared to the LAV-150's 9.9 tons.
Which is larger, the JLTV or LAV-150?
The JLTV is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the LAV-150's 5.69 meters.
How many crew members do the JLTV and LAV-150 require?
The LAV-150 requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the JLTV's 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner crew members.
What are the main armaments of the JLTV and LAV-150?
The JLTV is armed with M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun while the LAV-150 carries 1 90mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.