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Komatsu LAV vs URO VAMTAC

Komatsu LAV vs URO VAMTAC at a glance — top speed 100 vs 135 km/h, range 500 vs 600 km, crew 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) vs 1+3.

Komatsu LAV protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Komatsu LAV
URO VAMTAC protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
🇪🇸 URO VAMTAC
Specifications
Komatsu LAV URO VAMTAC
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Protected Mobility Vehicle Protected Mobility Vehicle
Type Armoured scout car Multi-purpose armored vehicle
Manufacturer Komatsu UROVESA
Number produced 1,937 units 4,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 4.5 tons 0.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 135 km/h
Operational range 500 km 600 km
Length 4.40 m 4.85 m
Width 2.04 m 2.18 m
Height 1.85 m 1.90 m
Crew 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) 1+3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Komatsu LAV URO VAMTAC
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 Steyr 6.7L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Komatsu LAV or URO VAMTAC?
The URO VAMTAC is faster with a maximum road speed of 135 km/h compared to the Komatsu LAV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Komatsu LAV or URO VAMTAC?
The URO VAMTAC has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Komatsu LAV's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Komatsu LAV or URO VAMTAC?
The Komatsu LAV is heavier at 4.5 tons combat weight compared to the URO VAMTAC's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Komatsu LAV or URO VAMTAC?
The URO VAMTAC is longer at 4.84 meters compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.40 meters.
How many crew members do the Komatsu LAV and URO VAMTAC require?
The Komatsu LAV requires a larger crew of 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) compared to the URO VAMTAC's 1+3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Komatsu LAV or URO VAMTAC?
The URO VAMTAC has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 1,937 units of the Komatsu LAV.