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LAV-150 vs M551 Sheridan

LAV-150 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 LAV-150
M551 Sheridan light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M551 Sheridan
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Specifications
LAV-150 M551 Sheridan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Reconnaissance Tank Light Reconnaissance Tank
Manufacturer Textron Marine & Land Systems Cadillac
Number produced 3,200 units 123 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million $-- million
Combat weight 9.9 tons 15.2 tons
Maximum speed 89 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 643 km 600 km
Length 5.69 m 6.31 m
Width 2.26 m 2.79 m
Height 2.54 m 3.81 m
Crew 3 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
LAV-150 M551 Sheridan
Main armament 1 90mm rifled barrel gun 1 152mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-240 7.62mm machine gun (4500 rounds) 2 M-240 7.62mm machine guns
Engine V-504 V-8 Diesel Engine with 202 hp General Motors 6V53T V-6 Diesel Engine with 300 hp

Overview

The LAV-150 and the M551 Sheridan are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Textron Marine & Land Systems and Cadillac respectively.

The LAV-150 weighs 9.9 tons vs 15.2 tons for the M551 Sheridan. Top speed is 89 km/h for the LAV-150 vs 70 km/h for the M551 Sheridan. Operational range is 643 km for the LAV-150 vs 600 km for the M551 Sheridan. The LAV-150 is armed with a 1 90mm rifled barrel gun, while the M551 Sheridan carries a 1 152mm gun.

The LAV-150 has been produced in 3,200 units vs 123 for the M551 Sheridan. The LAV-150 entered service 3 years before the M551 Sheridan (1964 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the LAV-150 or M551 Sheridan?
The LAV-150 is faster with a maximum road speed of 89 km/h compared to the M551 Sheridan's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the LAV-150 or M551 Sheridan?
The LAV-150 has a longer operational range at 643 km compared to the M551 Sheridan's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the LAV-150 or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is heavier at 15.2 tons combat weight compared to the LAV-150's 9.9 tons.
Which is larger, the LAV-150 or M551 Sheridan?
The M551 Sheridan is longer at 6.31 meters compared to the LAV-150's 5.69 meters.
How many crew members do the LAV-150 and M551 Sheridan require?
The M551 Sheridan requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the LAV-150's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LAV-150 or M551 Sheridan?
The LAV-150 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,200 units compared to 123 units of the M551 Sheridan.
What are the main armaments of the LAV-150 and M551 Sheridan?
The LAV-150 is armed with 1 90mm rifled barrel gun while the M551 Sheridan carries 1 152mm gun as its main armament.