M-ATV vs MT-LB

The M-ATV and the MT-LB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Oshkosh Defense and Kharkov Tractor Plant respectively. The M-ATV weighs 12.7 tons vs 11.9 tons for the MT-LB. Top speed is 105 km/h for the M-ATV vs 61 km/h for the MT-LB. Operational range is 510 km for the M-ATV vs 500 km for the MT-LB. The M-ATV is armed with a M2HB .50 cal machine gun, while the MT-LB carries a 7.62mm PKT machine gun. The M-ATV has been produced in 8,722 units vs 10,000 for the MT-LB. The MT-LB entered service 39 years before the M-ATV (1970 vs 2009).

Introduced in 2009, the United States M-ATV is a tactical transport vehicle featuring a V-shaped hull designed to deflect underbody mine blasts.
Profile of M-ATV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type MRAP Vehicle
Manufacturer Oshkosh Defense
Number produced 8,722 units
Estimated unit price $0.5 million
Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1970, the MT-LB is a tracked armored vehicle used as an artillery tractor and personnel carrier, featuring a low-profile amphibious hull.
Profile of MT-LB
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer Kharkov Tractor Plant
Number produced 10,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 12.7 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 105 km/h â—‰
Operational range 510 km â—‰
Length 6.27 m â—‰
Width 2.49 m â—‰
Height 2.70 m â—‰
Crew 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers)
Engine Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher
Combat weight 11.9 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 61 km/h â—‰
Operational range 500 km â—‰
Length 6.45 m â—‰
Width 2.86 m â—‰
Height 1.86 m â—‰
Crew 2 + 11 passengers
Engine YaMZ 238 V-8 diesel, 240 hp
Main armament 7.62mm PKT machine gun
Secondary weapon --

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-ATV or MT-LB?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the MT-LB's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M-ATV or MT-LB?
The M-ATV has a longer operational range at 510 km compared to the MT-LB's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the M-ATV or MT-LB?
The M-ATV is heavier at 12.7 tons combat weight compared to the MT-LB's 11.9 tons.
Which is larger, the M-ATV or MT-LB?
The MT-LB is longer at 6.45 meters compared to the M-ATV's 6.27 meters.
How many crew members do the M-ATV and MT-LB require?
The M-ATV requires a larger crew of 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) compared to the MT-LB's 2 + 11 passengers crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-ATV or MT-LB?
The MT-LB has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 8,722 units of the M-ATV.
What are the main armaments of the M-ATV and MT-LB?
The M-ATV is armed with M2HB .50 cal machine gun while the MT-LB carries 7.62mm PKT machine gun as its main armament.