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Komatsu LAV vs Cobra

Komatsu LAV armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Komatsu LAV
Cobra light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Cobra
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Specifications
Komatsu LAV Cobra
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Armoured scout car Infantry mobility vehicle with MRAP capabilities
Manufacturer Komatsu Otokar
Number produced 1,937 units 1,200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 4.5 tons 6.2 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 115 km/h
Operational range 500 km 752 km
Length 4.40 m 5.23 m
Width 2.04 m 2.22 m
Height 1.85 m 2.10 m
Crew 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) 1+8
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Armament & Powertrain
Komatsu LAV Cobra
Main armament Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB --
Secondary weapon Type 01 LMAT or Kawasaki Type 87 anti-tank missile --
Engine 4-cylinder diesel, 160 hp 6.5 L, GM V8 diesel, water-cooled, turbocharged, 190 hp

Overview

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

The Komatsu LAV weighs 4.5 tons vs 6.2 tons for the Cobra. Top speed is 100 km/h for the Komatsu LAV vs 115 km/h for the Cobra. Operational range is 500 km for the Komatsu LAV vs 752 km for the Cobra.

The Komatsu LAV has been produced in 1,937 units vs 1,200 for the Cobra. The Cobra entered service 5 years before the Komatsu LAV (1997 vs 2002).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Komatsu LAV or Cobra?
The Cobra 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 Komatsu LAV or Cobra?
The Cobra has a longer operational range at 752 km compared to the Komatsu LAV's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Komatsu LAV or Cobra?
The Cobra is heavier at 6.2 tons combat weight compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Komatsu LAV or Cobra?
The Cobra is longer at 5.23 meters compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.40 meters.
How many crew members do the Komatsu LAV and Cobra require?
The Komatsu LAV requires a larger crew of 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) compared to the Cobra's 1+8 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Komatsu LAV or Cobra?
The Komatsu LAV has been produced in greater numbers with 1,937 units compared to 1,200 units of the Cobra.