Komatsu LAV vs Type 16 MCV
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Komatsu LAV Type 16 MCV
Origin country
🇯🇵 Japan 🇯🇵 Japan
Category
Armored Personnel Carrier Light Armoured Vehicle
Type
Armoured scout car
8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer
Komatsu
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced
1,937 units
142 units
Estimated unit price
$-- million
$5.8 million
Combat weight
4.5 tons 26.0 tons
Maximum speed
100 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range
500 km 400 km
Length
4.40 m 8.45 m
Width
2.04 m 2.98 m
Height
1.85 m 2.87 m
Crew
4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner)
4
Komatsu LAV Type 16 MCV
Main armament
Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB
105 mm L/52 gun
Secondary weapon
Type 01 LMAT or Kawasaki Type 87 anti-tank missile
12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun
Engine
4-cylinder diesel, 160 hp
4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW)
Overview The Komatsu LAV is a Armored Personnel Carrier, while the Type 16 MCV is a Light Armoured Vehicle.
At 26.0 tons, the Type 16 MCV is 5.8:1 the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the Komatsu LAV vs 100 km/h for the Type 16 MCV. Operational range is 500 km for the Komatsu LAV vs 400 km for the Type 16 MCV. The Komatsu LAV is armed with a Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB , while the Type 16 MCV carries a 105 mm L/52 gun .
The Komatsu LAV has been produced in 1,937 units vs 142 for the Type 16 MCV. The Komatsu LAV entered service 14 years before the Type 16 MCV (2002 vs 2016 ).
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Which is faster, the Komatsu LAV or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV 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 Type 16 MCV?
The Komatsu LAV has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Komatsu LAV or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Komatsu LAV or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is longer at 8.45 meters compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.40 meters.
How many crew members do the Komatsu LAV and Type 16 MCV require?
The Komatsu LAV requires a larger crew of 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) compared to the Type 16 MCV's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Komatsu LAV or Type 16 MCV?
The Komatsu LAV has been produced in greater numbers with 1,937 units compared to 142 units of the Type 16 MCV.
What are the main armaments of the Komatsu LAV and Type 16 MCV?
The Komatsu LAV is armed with Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.
