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Komatsu LAV vs Light Strike Vehicle

Komatsu LAV vs Light Strike Vehicle at a glance — weight 4,500 vs 1,500 kg, top speed 100 vs 110 km/h, range 500 vs 350 km, crew — vs 3.

Komatsu LAV protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Komatsu LAV
Specifications
Komatsu LAV Light Strike Vehicle
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇸🇬 Singapore
Category Protected Mobility Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Armoured scout car Light fast attack vehicle
Manufacturer Komatsu ST Engineering
Number produced 1,937 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 4.5 tons 1.5 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 110 km/h
Operational range 500 km 350 km
Length 4.40 m 4.25 m
Width 2.04 m 2.11 m
Height 1.85 m 1.90 m
Crew 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Komatsu LAV Light Strike Vehicle
Main armament Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB STK 40 mm automatic grenade launcher
Secondary weapon Type 01 LMAT or Kawasaki Type 87 anti-tank missile Spike anti-tank guided missiles
Engine 4-cylinder diesel, 160 hp 2-litre turbocharged intercooled diesel, 104 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Komatsu LAV or Light Strike Vehicle?
The Light Strike Vehicle is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the Komatsu LAV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Komatsu LAV or Light Strike Vehicle?
The Komatsu LAV has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Light Strike Vehicle's 350 km.
Which is heavier, the Komatsu LAV or Light Strike Vehicle?
The Komatsu LAV is heavier at 4.5 tons combat weight compared to the Light Strike Vehicle's 1.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Komatsu LAV or Light Strike Vehicle?
The Komatsu LAV is longer at 4.40 meters compared to the Light Strike Vehicle's 4.25 meters.
How many crew members do the Komatsu LAV and Light Strike Vehicle require?
The Komatsu LAV requires a larger crew of 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) compared to the Light Strike Vehicle's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Komatsu LAV and Light Strike Vehicle?
The Komatsu LAV is armed with Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB while the Light Strike Vehicle carries STK 40 mm automatic grenade launcher as its main armament.