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LMV vs Type 16 MCV

LMV light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇮🇹 LMV
Type 16 MCV light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 16 MCV
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Specifications
LMV Type 16 MCV
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Infantry mobility vehicle with MRAP capabilities 8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Iveco Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 10,000 units 142 units
Estimated unit price $0.4 million $5.8 million
Combat weight 7.1 tons 26.0 tons
Maximum speed 130 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 500 km 400 km
Length -- m 8.45 m
Width 2.20 m 2.98 m
Height 2.05 m 2.87 m
Crew 1+4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
LMV Type 16 MCV
Main armament Pintle-mounted machine gun 105 mm L/52 gun
Secondary weapon Remote controlled weapon station (RWS) 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun
Engine 220 horsepower (164 kW; 223 PS) diesel engine 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW)

Overview

The LMV and the Type 16 MCV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Iveco and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively.

At 26.0 tons, the Type 16 MCV is 3.7x the LMV's 7.1 tons. Top speed is 130 km/h for the LMV vs 100 km/h for the Type 16 MCV. Operational range is 500 km for the LMV vs 400 km for the Type 16 MCV. The LMV is armed with a Pintle-mounted machine gun, while the Type 16 MCV carries a 105 mm L/52 gun.

The LMV has been produced in 10,000 units vs 142 for the Type 16 MCV. Unit cost is $0.44M for the LMV vs $5.8M for the Type 16 MCV. The LMV entered service 15 years before the Type 16 MCV (2001 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the LMV or Type 16 MCV?
The LMV is faster with a maximum road speed of 130 km/h compared to the Type 16 MCV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the LMV or Type 16 MCV?
The LMV has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the LMV or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the LMV's 7.1 tons.
Which is larger, the LMV or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is longer at 8.45 meters compared to the LMV's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the LMV and Type 16 MCV require?
The Type 16 MCV requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the LMV's 1+4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the LMV or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is more expensive at approximately $5.8 million per unit compared to the LMV at $0.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LMV or Type 16 MCV?
The LMV has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 142 units of the Type 16 MCV.
What are the main armaments of the LMV and Type 16 MCV?
The LMV is armed with Pintle-mounted machine gun while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.