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LMV vs VBL

LMV vs VBL at a glance — weight 7,100 vs 4,000 kg, top speed 130 vs 95 km/h, range 500 vs 600 km.

LMV protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
🇮🇹 LMV
VBL light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇫🇷 VBL
Specifications
LMV VBL
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Protected Mobility Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Infantry mobility vehicle with MRAP capabilities Light armoured vehicle
Manufacturer Iveco Panhard
Number produced 10,000 units 2,600 units
Estimated unit price $0.4 million $-- million
Combat weight 7.1 tons 4.0 tons
Maximum speed 130 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 500 km 600 km
Width 2.20 m -- m
Height 2.05 m -- m
Crew 1+4 --
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
LMV VBL
Main armament Pintle-mounted machine gun --
Secondary weapon Remote controlled weapon station (RWS) --
Engine 220 horsepower (164 kW; 223 PS) diesel engine 130 hp (97 kW) diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the LMV or VBL?
The LMV is faster with a maximum road speed of 130 km/h compared to the VBL's 95 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the LMV or VBL?
The VBL has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the LMV's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the LMV or VBL?
The LMV is heavier at 7.1 tons combat weight compared to the VBL's 4.0 tons.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LMV or VBL?
The LMV has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 2,600 units of the VBL.