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LMV vs M1117 ASV

LMV light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇮🇹 LMV
M1117 ASV light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1117 ASV
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Specifications
LMV M1117 ASV
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Infantry mobility vehicle with MRAP capabilities Armored Security Vehicle
Manufacturer Iveco Textron
Number produced 10,000 units 2,058 units
Estimated unit price $0.4 million $0.8 million
Combat weight 7.1 tons 13.4 tons
Maximum speed 130 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 500 km 700 km
Length -- m 6.10 m
Width 2.20 m 2.38 m
Height 2.05 m 2.64 m
Crew 1+4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
LMV M1117 ASV
Main armament Pintle-mounted machine gun Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher
Secondary weapon Remote controlled weapon station (RWS) M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Engine 220 horsepower (164 kW; 223 PS) diesel engine Cummins 6CTA8.3 260 hp diesel

Overview

The LMV and the M1117 ASV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Iveco and Textron respectively.

The LMV weighs 7.1 tons vs 13.4 tons for the M1117 ASV. Top speed is 130 km/h for the LMV vs 100 km/h for the M1117 ASV. Operational range is 500 km for the LMV vs 700 km for the M1117 ASV. The LMV is armed with a Pintle-mounted machine gun, while the M1117 ASV carries a Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher.

The LMV has been produced in 10,000 units vs 2,058 for the M1117 ASV. Unit cost is $0.44M for the LMV vs $0.8M for the M1117 ASV. The M1117 ASV entered service 2 years before the LMV (1999 vs 2001).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the LMV or M1117 ASV?
The LMV is faster with a maximum road speed of 130 km/h compared to the M1117 ASV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the LMV or M1117 ASV?
The M1117 ASV has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the LMV's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the LMV or M1117 ASV?
The M1117 ASV is heavier at 13.4 tons combat weight compared to the LMV's 7.1 tons.
Which is larger, the LMV or M1117 ASV?
The M1117 ASV is longer at 6.10 meters compared to the LMV's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the LMV and M1117 ASV require?
The M1117 ASV requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the LMV's 1+4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the LMV or M1117 ASV?
The M1117 ASV is more expensive at approximately $0.8 million per unit compared to the LMV at $0.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LMV or M1117 ASV?
The LMV has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 2,058 units of the M1117 ASV.
What are the main armaments of the LMV and M1117 ASV?
The LMV is armed with Pintle-mounted machine gun while the M1117 ASV carries Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher as its main armament.