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K151 Raycolt vs Komatsu LAV

K151 Raycolt light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K151 Raycolt
Komatsu LAV armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Komatsu LAV
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Specifications
K151 Raycolt Komatsu LAV
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Light utility vehicle Armoured scout car
Manufacturer Kia Motors Komatsu
Number produced -- units 1,937 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 5.7 tons 4.5 tons
Maximum speed 130 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 640 km 500 km
Length 4.90 m 4.40 m
Width 2.20 m 2.04 m
Height 1.98 m 1.85 m
Crew 1 + 3 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
K151 Raycolt Komatsu LAV
Main armament -- Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB
Secondary weapon -- Type 01 LMAT or Kawasaki Type 87 anti-tank missile
Engine Hyundai S2 D6EB 3.0L V6 diesel, 225 hp 4-cylinder diesel, 160 hp

Overview

The K151 Raycolt is a Light Armoured Vehicle, while the Komatsu LAV is a Armored Personnel Carrier.

The K151 Raycolt weighs 5.7 tons vs 4.5 tons for the Komatsu LAV. Top speed is 130 km/h for the K151 Raycolt vs 100 km/h for the Komatsu LAV. Operational range is 640 km for the K151 Raycolt vs 500 km for the Komatsu LAV.

The Komatsu LAV entered service 15 years before the K151 Raycolt (2002 vs 2017).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K151 Raycolt or Komatsu LAV?
The K151 Raycolt is faster with a maximum road speed of 130 km/h compared to the Komatsu LAV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K151 Raycolt or Komatsu LAV?
The K151 Raycolt has a longer operational range at 640 km compared to the Komatsu LAV's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the K151 Raycolt or Komatsu LAV?
The K151 Raycolt is heavier at 5.7 tons combat weight compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons.
Which is larger, the K151 Raycolt or Komatsu LAV?
The K151 Raycolt is longer at 4.90 meters compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.40 meters.
How many crew members do the K151 Raycolt and Komatsu LAV require?
The Komatsu LAV requires a larger crew of 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) compared to the K151 Raycolt's 1 + 3 crew members.