Komatsu LAV vs Luchs 2
Komatsu LAV vs Luchs 2 at a glance — weight 4,500 vs 19,500 kg, top speed 100 vs 90 km/h, range 500 vs 800 km, crew 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) vs 4.
Specifications
|
Komatsu LAV |
Luchs 2 |
| Origin country |
🇯🇵 Japan |
🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category |
Protected Mobility Vehicle |
Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type |
Armoured scout car |
Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle |
| Manufacturer |
Komatsu |
Henschel Wehrteknik GmbH |
| Number produced |
1,937 units |
408 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$0.3 million |
| Combat weight |
4.5 tons |
19.5 tons |
| Maximum speed |
100 km/h |
90 km/h |
| Operational range |
500 km |
800 km |
| Length |
4.40 m |
7.74 m |
| Width |
2.04 m |
2.98 m |
| Height |
1.85 m |
2.84 m |
| Crew |
4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) |
4 |
Armament & Powertrain
|
Komatsu LAV |
Luchs 2 |
| Main armament |
Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB |
1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun |
| Secondary weapon |
Type 01 LMAT or Kawasaki Type 87 anti-tank missile |
1 MG3 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
| Engine |
4-cylinder diesel, 160 hp |
Diesel Engine with 435 hp |
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Which is faster, the Komatsu LAV or Luchs 2?
The Komatsu LAV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Luchs 2's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Komatsu LAV or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the Komatsu LAV's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Komatsu LAV or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is heavier at 19.5 tons combat weight compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Komatsu LAV or Luchs 2?
The Luchs 2 is longer at 7.74 meters compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.40 meters.
How many crew members do the Komatsu LAV and Luchs 2 require?
Both the Komatsu LAV and Luchs 2 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Komatsu LAV or Luchs 2?
The Komatsu LAV has been produced in greater numbers with 1,937 units compared to 408 units of the Luchs 2.
What are the main armaments of the Komatsu LAV and Luchs 2?
The Komatsu LAV is armed with Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB while the Luchs 2 carries 1 Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 20mm gun as its main armament.
