Type 01 LMAT or Kawasaki Type 87 anti-tank missile
Protector RWS
Engine
4-cylinder diesel, 160 hp
DI 12 Scania Diesel or DC 12 Scania Diesel or DC 13 Scania Diesel
Overview
The Komatsu LAV and the Patria AMV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Komatsu and Patria respectively.
At 32.0 tons, the Patria AMV is 7.1:1 the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the Komatsu LAV vs 100 km/h for the Patria AMV. Operational range is 500 km for the Komatsu LAV vs 1,000 km for the Patria AMV. The Komatsu LAV is armed with a Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB, while the Patria AMV carries a Up to 105 mm gun or twin 120 mm mortars in turret.
The Komatsu LAV has been produced in 1,937 units vs 1,315 for the Patria AMV. The Komatsu LAV entered service 2 years before the Patria AMV (2002 vs 2004).
The Patria AMV 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 AMV?
The Patria AMV has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the Komatsu LAV's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Komatsu LAV or Patria AMV?
The Patria AMV is heavier at 32.0 tons combat weight compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Komatsu LAV or Patria AMV?
The Patria AMV is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.40 meters.
How many crew members do the Komatsu LAV and Patria AMV require?
The Komatsu LAV requires a larger crew of 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) compared to the Patria AMV's 2–3 (commander, driver, optional gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Komatsu LAV or Patria AMV?
The Komatsu LAV has been produced in greater numbers with 1,937 units compared to 1,315 units of the Patria AMV.
What are the main armaments of the Komatsu LAV and Patria AMV?
The Komatsu LAV is armed with Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB while the Patria AMV carries Up to 105 mm gun or twin 120 mm mortars in turret as its main armament.
