JLTV vs M-ATV
The JLTV is a Light Armoured Vehicle, while the M-ATV is a Armored Personnel Carrier. The JLTV weighs 10.2 tons vs 12.7 tons for the M-ATV. Top speed is 110 km/h for the JLTV vs 105 km/h for the M-ATV. Operational range is 480 km for the JLTV vs 510 km for the M-ATV. The JLTV is armed with a M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun, while the M-ATV carries a M2HB .50 cal machine gun. The JLTV has been produced in 20,000 units vs 8,722 for the M-ATV. Unit cost is $0.399M for the JLTV vs $0.47M for the M-ATV. The M-ATV entered service 10 years before the JLTV (2009 vs 2019).
| 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 |
| Introduced in 2009, the United States M-ATV is a tactical transport vehicle featuring a V-shaped hull designed to deflect underbody mine blasts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | MRAP Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Oshkosh Defense |
| Number produced | 8,722 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.5 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 | 12.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 105 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 510 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.27 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.70 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) |
| Engine | Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp |
| Main armament | M2HB .50 cal machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | Mk 19 grenade launcher |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JLTV or M-ATV?
The JLTV is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the M-ATV's 105 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the JLTV or M-ATV?
The M-ATV has a longer operational range at 510 km compared to the JLTV's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the JLTV or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is heavier at 12.7 tons combat weight compared to the JLTV's 10.2 tons.
Which is larger, the JLTV or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is longer at 6.27 meters compared to the JLTV's 6.20 meters.
How many crew members do the JLTV and M-ATV require?
The M-ATV requires a larger crew of 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) compared to the JLTV's 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner crew members.
Which is more expensive, the JLTV or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the JLTV at $0.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JLTV or M-ATV?
The JLTV has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 8,722 units of the M-ATV.
What are the main armaments of the JLTV and M-ATV?
The JLTV is armed with M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun while the M-ATV carries M2HB .50 cal machine gun as its main armament.