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Kirpi vs M-ATV

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Specifications
Kirpi M-ATV
Origin country πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· Turkey πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle MRAP Vehicle
Manufacturer BMC Oshkosh Defense
Number produced -- units 8,722 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.5 million
Combat weight 20.0 tons 12.7 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 105 km/h
Operational range -- km 510 km
Length -- m 6.27 m
Width -- m 2.49 m
Height -- m 2.70 m
Crew 3 (driver, commander, gunner) 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers)
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Armament & Powertrain
Kirpi M-ATV
Main armament 7.62-mm machine gun M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Secondary weapon 12.7-mm machine gun Mk 19 grenade launcher
Engine BMC TUNA engine Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp

Overview

The Kirpi is a Light Armoured Vehicle, while the M-ATV is a Armored Personnel Carrier.

The Kirpi weighs 20.0 tons vs 12.7 tons for the M-ATV. The Kirpi is armed with a 7.62-mm machine gun, while the M-ATV carries a M2HB .50 cal machine gun.

The M-ATV entered service 5 years before the Kirpi (2009 vs 2014).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kirpi or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the Kirpi's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Kirpi or M-ATV?
The M-ATV has a longer operational range at 510 km compared to the Kirpi's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Kirpi or M-ATV?
The Kirpi is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the M-ATV's 12.7 tons.
Which is larger, the Kirpi or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is longer at 6.27 meters compared to the Kirpi's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Kirpi and M-ATV require?
The M-ATV requires a larger crew of 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) compared to the Kirpi's 3 (driver, commander, gunner) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Kirpi and M-ATV?
The Kirpi is armed with 7.62-mm machine gun while the M-ATV carries M2HB .50 cal machine gun as its main armament.