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Komatsu LAV vs VBL

Komatsu LAV armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Komatsu LAV
VBL light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 VBL
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Specifications
Komatsu LAV VBL
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇫🇷 France
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Armoured scout car Light armoured vehicle
Manufacturer Komatsu Panhard
Number produced 1,937 units 2,600 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 4.5 tons 4.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 500 km 600 km
Length 4.40 m -- m
Width 2.04 m -- m
Height 1.85 m -- m
Crew 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) --
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Komatsu LAV VBL
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 130 hp (97 kW) diesel engine

Overview

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

The Komatsu LAV weighs 4.5 tons vs 4.0 tons for the VBL. Top speed is 100 km/h for the Komatsu LAV vs 95 km/h for the VBL. Operational range is 500 km for the Komatsu LAV vs 600 km for the VBL.

The Komatsu LAV has been produced in 1,937 units vs 2,600 for the VBL. The VBL entered service 12 years before the Komatsu LAV (1990 vs 2002).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Komatsu LAV or VBL?
The Komatsu LAV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the VBL's 95 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Komatsu LAV or VBL?
The VBL has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Komatsu LAV's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Komatsu LAV or VBL?
The Komatsu LAV is heavier at 4.5 tons combat weight compared to the VBL's 4.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Komatsu LAV or VBL?
The Komatsu LAV is longer at 4.40 meters compared to the VBL's 0.00 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Komatsu LAV or VBL?
The VBL has been produced in greater numbers with 2,600 units compared to 1,937 units of the Komatsu LAV.