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Komatsu LAV vs M-ATV

Komatsu LAV armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Komatsu LAV
M-ATV armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M-ATV
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Specifications
Komatsu LAV M-ATV
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armoured scout car MRAP Vehicle
Manufacturer Komatsu Oshkosh Defense
Number produced 1,937 units 8,722 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.5 million
Combat weight 4.5 tons 12.7 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 105 km/h
Operational range 500 km 510 km
Length 4.40 m 6.27 m
Width 2.04 m 2.49 m
Height 1.85 m 2.70 m
Crew 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers)
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Armament & Powertrain
Komatsu LAV M-ATV
Main armament Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Secondary weapon Type 01 LMAT or Kawasaki Type 87 anti-tank missile Mk 19 grenade launcher
Engine 4-cylinder diesel, 160 hp Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp

Overview

The Komatsu LAV and the M-ATV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Komatsu and Oshkosh Defense respectively.

At 12.7 tons, the M-ATV is 2.8:1 the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the Komatsu LAV vs 105 km/h for the M-ATV. Operational range is 500 km for the Komatsu LAV vs 510 km for the M-ATV. The Komatsu LAV is armed with a Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB, while the M-ATV carries a M2HB .50 cal machine gun.

The Komatsu LAV has been produced in 1,937 units vs 8,722 for the M-ATV. The Komatsu LAV entered service 7 years before the M-ATV (2002 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Komatsu LAV or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the Komatsu LAV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Komatsu LAV or M-ATV?
The M-ATV has a longer operational range at 510 km compared to the Komatsu LAV's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Komatsu LAV or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is heavier at 12.7 tons combat weight compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Komatsu LAV or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is longer at 6.27 meters compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.40 meters.
How many crew members do the Komatsu LAV and M-ATV require?
The M-ATV requires a larger crew of 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Komatsu LAV or M-ATV?
The M-ATV has been produced in greater numbers with 8,722 units compared to 1,937 units of the Komatsu LAV.
What are the main armaments of the Komatsu LAV and M-ATV?
The Komatsu LAV is armed with Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB while the M-ATV carries M2HB .50 cal machine gun as its main armament.