Type 01 LMAT or Kawasaki Type 87 anti-tank missile
25/30 mm medium calibre direct fire weapon system
Engine
4-cylinder diesel, 160 hp
Scania DC09 in-line 5 diesel, 294 kW (394 hp)
Overview
The Komatsu LAV and the Patria 6×6 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Komatsu and Patria respectively.
At 22.0 tons, the Patria 6×6 is 4.9:1 the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the Komatsu LAV vs 100 km/h for the Patria 6×6. Operational range is 500 km for the Komatsu LAV vs 700 km for the Patria 6×6. The Komatsu LAV is armed with a Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB, while the Patria 6×6 carries a Machine gun.
The Komatsu LAV has been produced in 1,937 units vs 300 for the Patria 6×6. The Komatsu LAV entered service 19 years before the Patria 6×6 (2002 vs 2021).
The Patria 6×6 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Komatsu LAV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Komatsu LAV or Patria 6×6?
The Patria 6×6 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Komatsu LAV's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Komatsu LAV or Patria 6×6?
The Patria 6×6 is heavier at 22.0 tons combat weight compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Komatsu LAV or Patria 6×6?
The Patria 6×6 is longer at 7.50 meters compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.40 meters.
How many crew members do the Komatsu LAV and Patria 6×6 require?
The Komatsu LAV requires a larger crew of 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) compared to the Patria 6×6's 2-3 (commander, driver, optional gunner) plus 8-10 troops crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Komatsu LAV or Patria 6×6?
The Komatsu LAV has been produced in greater numbers with 1,937 units compared to 300 units of the Patria 6×6.
What are the main armaments of the Komatsu LAV and Patria 6×6?
The Komatsu LAV is armed with Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB while the Patria 6×6 carries Machine gun as its main armament.
