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LAV-150 vs PT-76

LAV-150 vs PT-76 at a glance β€” weight 9,888 vs 14,600 kg, top speed 89 vs 44 km/h, range 643 vs 480 km, crew 3 vs 3.

LAV-150 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ LAV-150
PT-76 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί PT-76
Specifications
LAV-150 PT-76
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Ex-USSR
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Reconnaissance Tank Amphibious Light Tank
Manufacturer Textron Marine & Land Systems Soviet State Industry
Number produced 3,200 units 12,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million $-- million
Combat weight 9.9 tons 14.6 tons
Maximum speed 89 km/h 44 km/h
Operational range 643 km 480 km
Length 5.69 m 7.63 m
Width 2.26 m 3.14 m
Height 2.54 m 2.32 m
Crew 3 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
LAV-150 PT-76
Main armament 1 90mm rifled barrel gun 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-240 7.62mm machine gun (4500 rounds) 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds)
Engine V-504 V-8 Diesel Engine with 202 hp 6-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 240 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the LAV-150 or PT-76?
The LAV-150 is faster with a maximum road speed of 89 km/h compared to the PT-76's 44 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the LAV-150 or PT-76?
The LAV-150 has a longer operational range at 643 km compared to the PT-76's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the LAV-150 or PT-76?
The PT-76 is heavier at 14.6 tons combat weight compared to the LAV-150's 9.9 tons.
Which is larger, the LAV-150 or PT-76?
The PT-76 is longer at 7.63 meters compared to the LAV-150's 5.69 meters.
How many crew members do the LAV-150 and PT-76 require?
Both the LAV-150 and PT-76 require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LAV-150 or PT-76?
The PT-76 has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 3,200 units of the LAV-150.
What are the main armaments of the LAV-150 and PT-76?
The LAV-150 is armed with 1 90mm rifled barrel gun while the PT-76 carries 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.