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KMW Fennek vs Komatsu LAV

KMW Fennek light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇩🇪 KMW Fennek
Komatsu LAV armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Komatsu LAV
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Specifications
KMW Fennek Komatsu LAV
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Scout car Armoured scout car
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Komatsu
Number produced 632 units 1,937 units
Estimated unit price $0.8 million $-- million
Combat weight 10.4 tons 4.5 tons
Maximum speed 115 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 860 km 500 km
Length 5.58 m 4.40 m
Width 2.55 m 2.04 m
Height 2.29 m 1.85 m
Crew 3 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
KMW Fennek Komatsu LAV
Main armament HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB
Secondary weapon Rheinmetall MG3 Type 01 LMAT or Kawasaki Type 87 anti-tank missile
Engine Deutz diesel 179 kW (239 hp) 4-cylinder diesel, 160 hp

Overview

The KMW Fennek is a Light Armoured Vehicle, while the Komatsu LAV is a Armored Personnel Carrier.

At 10.4 tons, the KMW Fennek is 2.3:1 the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons. Top speed is 115 km/h for the KMW Fennek vs 100 km/h for the Komatsu LAV. Operational range is 860 km for the KMW Fennek vs 500 km for the Komatsu LAV. The KMW Fennek is armed with a HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon, while the Komatsu LAV carries a Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB.

The KMW Fennek has been produced in 632 units vs 1,937 for the Komatsu LAV. The Komatsu LAV entered service 1 years before the KMW Fennek (2002 vs 2003).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KMW Fennek or Komatsu LAV?
The KMW Fennek is faster with a maximum road speed of 115 km/h compared to the Komatsu LAV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KMW Fennek or Komatsu LAV?
The KMW Fennek has a longer operational range at 860 km compared to the Komatsu LAV's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the KMW Fennek or Komatsu LAV?
The KMW Fennek is heavier at 10.4 tons combat weight compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons.
Which is larger, the KMW Fennek or Komatsu LAV?
The KMW Fennek is longer at 5.58 meters compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.40 meters.
How many crew members do the KMW Fennek and Komatsu LAV require?
The Komatsu LAV requires a larger crew of 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) compared to the KMW Fennek's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KMW Fennek or Komatsu LAV?
The Komatsu LAV has been produced in greater numbers with 1,937 units compared to 632 units of the KMW Fennek.
What are the main armaments of the KMW Fennek and Komatsu LAV?
The KMW Fennek is armed with HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon while the Komatsu LAV carries Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB as its main armament.