LAV-150 vs VAB
Overview
The LAV-150 is a Light Armoured Vehicle, while the VAB is a Armored Personnel Carrier.
The LAV-150 weighs 9.9 tons vs 13.8 tons for the VAB. Top speed is 89 km/h for the LAV-150 vs 92 km/h for the VAB. Operational range is 643 km for the LAV-150 vs 1,000 km for the VAB. The LAV-150 is armed with a 1 90mm rifled barrel gun, while the VAB carries a 1 7.62mm machine gun.
| American light armored vehicle, manufactured by Textron, intended for reconnaissance roles with potential for various weapon configurations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Reconnaissance Tank |
| Manufacturer | Textron Marine & Land Systems |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| French 6x6 armored personnel carrier, with 5000 units built, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Renault Trucks Defense. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 9.9 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 89 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 643 km ◉ |
| Length | 5.69 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.26 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.54 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-504 V-8 Diesel Engine with 202 hp |
| Main armament | 1 90mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-240 7.62mm machine gun (4500 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 13.8 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 92 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Length | 5.98 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.49 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.06 m ◉ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp |
| Main armament | 1 7.62mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the LAV-150 or VAB?
The VAB is faster with a maximum road speed of 92 km/h compared to the LAV-150's 89 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the LAV-150 or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the LAV-150's 643 km.
Which is heavier, the LAV-150 or VAB?
The VAB is heavier at 13.8 tons combat weight compared to the LAV-150's 9.9 tons.
Which is larger, the LAV-150 or VAB?
The VAB is longer at 5.98 meters compared to the LAV-150's 5.69 meters.
How many crew members do the LAV-150 and VAB require?
The LAV-150 requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the LAV-150 and VAB?
The LAV-150 is armed with 1 90mm rifled barrel gun while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.