JLTV vs PT-76
The JLTV and the PT-76 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by AM General and Soviet State Industry respectively. The JLTV weighs 10.2 tons vs 14.6 tons for the PT-76. Top speed is 110 km/h for the JLTV vs 44 km/h for the PT-76. Operational range is 480 km for the JLTV vs 480 km for the PT-76. The JLTV is armed with a M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun, while the PT-76 carries a 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) 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 |
| Soviet light tank, entered service in the early 1950s, featuring amphibious capabilities for river crossings. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Amphibious Light Tank |
| Manufacturer | Soviet State Industry |
| 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 | 14.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 44 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.63 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.14 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.32 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | 6-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 240 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JLTV or PT-76?
The JLTV is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the PT-76's 44 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the JLTV or PT-76?
The PT-76 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the JLTV's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the JLTV or PT-76?
The PT-76 is heavier at 14.6 tons combat weight compared to the JLTV's 10.2 tons.
Which is larger, the JLTV or PT-76?
The PT-76 is longer at 7.63 meters compared to the JLTV's 6.20 meters.
How many crew members do the JLTV and PT-76 require?
The PT-76 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 PT-76?
The JLTV is armed with M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun while the PT-76 carries 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.