JLTV vs M551 Sheridan
The JLTV and the M551 Sheridan are both Light Armoured Vehicles. The JLTV weighs 10.2 tons vs 15.2 tons for the M551 Sheridan. Top speed is 110 km/h for the JLTV vs 70 km/h for the M551 Sheridan. Operational range is 480 km for the JLTV vs 600 km for the M551 Sheridan. The JLTV is armed with a M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun, while the M551 Sheridan carries a 1 152mm gun. The JLTV has been produced in 20,000 units vs 123 for the M551 Sheridan.
| 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 tank, 123 units built, saw limited action in Vietnam due to its light armor. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Reconnaissance Tank |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Number produced | 123 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 | 15.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.31 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.79 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.81 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | General Motors 6V53T V-6 Diesel Engine with 300 hp |
| Main armament | 1 152mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 M-240 7.62mm machine guns |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JLTV or M551 Sheridan?
The JLTV is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the M551 Sheridan's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the JLTV or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the JLTV's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the JLTV or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is heavier at 15.2 tons combat weight compared to the JLTV's 10.2 tons.
Which is larger, the JLTV or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is longer at 6.31 meters compared to the JLTV's 6.20 meters.
How many crew members do the JLTV and M551 Sheridan require?
The M551 Sheridan 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 M551 Sheridan?
The JLTV has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 123 units of the M551 Sheridan.
What are the main armaments of the JLTV and M551 Sheridan?
The JLTV is armed with M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun while the M551 Sheridan carries 1 152mm gun as its main armament.