JLTV vs M1117 ASV
The JLTV and the M1117 ASV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by AM General and Textron respectively. The JLTV weighs 10.2 tons vs 13.4 tons for the M1117 ASV. Top speed is 110 km/h for the JLTV vs 100 km/h for the M1117 ASV. Operational range is 480 km for the JLTV vs 700 km for the M1117 ASV. The JLTV is armed with a M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun, while the M1117 ASV carries a Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher. The JLTV has been produced in 20,000 units vs 2,058 for the M1117 ASV. Unit cost is $0.399M for the JLTV vs $0.8M for the M1117 ASV. The M1117 ASV entered service 20 years before the JLTV (1999 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 |
| The United States M1117, introduced in 1999, is a 4x4 armored security vehicle used for convoy protection, featuring a V-shaped hull to deflect landmine blasts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Armored Security Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Textron |
| Number produced | 2,058 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.8 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 | 13.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.10 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.38 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.64 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Cummins 6CTA8.3 260 hp diesel |
| Main armament | Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher |
| Secondary weapon | M2HB .50 cal machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JLTV or M1117 ASV?
The JLTV is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the M1117 ASV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the JLTV or M1117 ASV?
The M1117 ASV has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the JLTV's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the JLTV or M1117 ASV?
The M1117 ASV is heavier at 13.4 tons combat weight compared to the JLTV's 10.2 tons.
Which is larger, the JLTV or M1117 ASV?
The JLTV is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the M1117 ASV's 6.10 meters.
How many crew members do the JLTV and M1117 ASV require?
The M1117 ASV requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the JLTV's 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner crew members.
Which is more expensive, the JLTV or M1117 ASV?
The M1117 ASV is more expensive at approximately $0.8 million per unit compared to the JLTV at $0.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JLTV or M1117 ASV?
The JLTV has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 2,058 units of the M1117 ASV.
What are the main armaments of the JLTV and M1117 ASV?
The JLTV is armed with M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun while the M1117 ASV carries Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher as its main armament.