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AML-90 / Eland vs LAV-150

AML-90 / Eland light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· AML-90 / Eland
LAV-150 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ LAV-150
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Specifications
AML-90 / Eland LAV-150
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Armored Vehicle Light Reconnaissance Tank
Manufacturer Panhard Textron Marine & Land Systems
Number produced 4,812 units 3,200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.0 million
Combat weight 5.5 tons 9.9 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 89 km/h
Operational range 600 km 643 km
Length 5.11 m 5.69 m
Width 1.97 m 2.26 m
Height 2.07 m 2.54 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
AML-90 / Eland LAV-150
Main armament 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) 1 90mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 60mm Brandt mortar (53 rounds) 1 M-240 7.62mm machine gun (4500 rounds)
Engine Panhard 1.99 L Model 4 HD flat 4-cylinder air-cooled petrol V-504 V-8 Diesel Engine with 202 hp

Overview

The AML-90 / Eland and the LAV-150 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Panhard and Textron Marine & Land Systems respectively.

The AML-90 / Eland weighs 5.5 tons vs 9.9 tons for the LAV-150. Top speed is 100 km/h for the AML-90 / Eland vs 89 km/h for the LAV-150. Operational range is 600 km for the AML-90 / Eland vs 643 km for the LAV-150. The AML-90 / Eland is armed with a 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds), while the LAV-150 carries a 1 90mm rifled barrel gun.

The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in 4,812 units vs 3,200 for the LAV-150. The AML-90 / Eland entered service 3 years before the LAV-150 (1961 vs 1964).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AML-90 / Eland or LAV-150?
The AML-90 / Eland is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the LAV-150's 89 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AML-90 / Eland or LAV-150?
The LAV-150 has a longer operational range at 643 km compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the AML-90 / Eland or LAV-150?
The LAV-150 is heavier at 9.9 tons combat weight compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AML-90 / Eland or LAV-150?
The LAV-150 is longer at 5.69 meters compared to the AML-90 / Eland's 5.11 meters.
How many crew members do the AML-90 / Eland and LAV-150 require?
The AML-90 / Eland requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the LAV-150's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AML-90 / Eland or LAV-150?
The AML-90 / Eland has been produced in greater numbers with 4,812 units compared to 3,200 units of the LAV-150.
What are the main armaments of the AML-90 / Eland and LAV-150?
The AML-90 / Eland is armed with 90 mm D921/GIAT F1 (20 rounds) while the LAV-150 carries 1 90mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.