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Kirpi vs LMV

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Specifications
Kirpi LMV
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle Infantry mobility vehicle with MRAP capabilities
Manufacturer BMC Iveco
Number produced -- units 10,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.4 million
Combat weight 20.0 tons 7.1 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 130 km/h
Operational range -- km 500 km
Width -- m 2.20 m
Height -- m 2.05 m
Crew 3 (driver, commander, gunner) 1+4
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Armament & Powertrain
Kirpi LMV
Main armament 7.62-mm machine gun Pintle-mounted machine gun
Secondary weapon 12.7-mm machine gun Remote controlled weapon station (RWS)
Engine BMC TUNA engine 220 horsepower (164 kW; 223 PS) diesel engine

Overview

The Kirpi and the LMV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by BMC and Iveco respectively.

At 20.0 tons, the Kirpi is 2.8x the LMV's 7.1 tons. The Kirpi is armed with a 7.62-mm machine gun, while the LMV carries a Pintle-mounted machine gun.

The LMV entered service 13 years before the Kirpi (2001 vs 2014).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kirpi or LMV?
The LMV is faster with a maximum road speed of 130 km/h compared to the Kirpi's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Kirpi or LMV?
The LMV has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Kirpi's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Kirpi or LMV?
The Kirpi is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the LMV's 7.1 tons.
How many crew members do the Kirpi and LMV require?
The Kirpi requires a larger crew of 3 (driver, commander, gunner) compared to the LMV's 1+4 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Kirpi and LMV?
The Kirpi is armed with 7.62-mm machine gun while the LMV carries Pintle-mounted machine gun as its main armament.