JLTV vs M-41 Caixas
The JLTV and the M-41 Caixas are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by AM General and Engesa respectively. At 23.5 tons, the M-41 Caixas is 2.3x the JLTV's 10.2 tons. Top speed is 110 km/h for the JLTV vs 72 km/h for the M-41 Caixas. Operational range is 480 km for the JLTV vs 160 km for the M-41 Caixas. The JLTV is armed with a M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun, while the M-41 Caixas carries a 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun. The JLTV has been produced in 20,000 units vs 296 for the M-41 Caixas.
| 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 |
| Brazilian light main battle tank, 296 units built, manufactured by Engesa. | |
| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Engesa |
| Number produced | 296 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 | 23.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.20 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.15 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.71 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AOS-895-3 V-6 Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JLTV or M-41 Caixas?
The JLTV is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the M-41 Caixas's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the JLTV or M-41 Caixas?
The JLTV has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the M-41 Caixas's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the JLTV or M-41 Caixas?
The M-41 Caixas is heavier at 23.5 tons combat weight compared to the JLTV's 10.2 tons.
Which is larger, the JLTV or M-41 Caixas?
The M-41 Caixas is longer at 8.20 meters compared to the JLTV's 6.20 meters.
How many crew members do the JLTV and M-41 Caixas require?
The M-41 Caixas requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the JLTV's 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JLTV or M-41 Caixas?
The JLTV has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 296 units of the M-41 Caixas.
What are the main armaments of the JLTV and M-41 Caixas?
The JLTV is armed with M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun while the M-41 Caixas carries 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.