M1117 ASV vs Type 16 MCV
The M1117 ASV and the Type 16 MCV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Textron and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively. The M1117 ASV weighs 13.4 tons vs 26.0 tons for the Type 16 MCV. Top speed is 100 km/h for the M1117 ASV vs 100 km/h for the Type 16 MCV. Operational range is 700 km for the M1117 ASV vs 400 km for the Type 16 MCV. The M1117 ASV is armed with a Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher, while the Type 16 MCV carries a 105 mm L/52 gun. The M1117 ASV has been produced in 2,058 units vs 142 for the Type 16 MCV. Unit cost is $0.8M for the M1117 ASV vs $5.8M for the Type 16 MCV. The M1117 ASV entered service 17 years before the Type 16 MCV (1999 vs 2016).
| The United States M1117, introduced in 1999, is a 4x4 armored security vehicle used for convoy protection, featuring a V-shaped hull to deflect landmine blasts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Armored Security Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Textron |
| Number produced | 2,058 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.8 million |
| Japanese tank destroyer, 142 units built since 2016, based on an 8x8 wheeled chassis. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | 8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 142 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5.8 million |
| Combat weight | 13.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.10 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.38 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.64 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Cummins 6CTA8.3 260 hp diesel |
| Main armament | Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher |
| Secondary weapon | M2HB .50 cal machine gun |
| Combat weight | 26.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.45 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.98 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.87 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW) |
| Main armament | 105 mm L/52 gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1117 ASV or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M1117 ASV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1117 ASV or Type 16 MCV?
The M1117 ASV has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the M1117 ASV or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the M1117 ASV's 13.4 tons.
Which is larger, the M1117 ASV or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is longer at 8.45 meters compared to the M1117 ASV's 6.10 meters.
How many crew members do the M1117 ASV and Type 16 MCV require?
The Type 16 MCV requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the M1117 ASV's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M1117 ASV or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is more expensive at approximately $5.8 million per unit compared to the M1117 ASV at $0.8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1117 ASV or Type 16 MCV?
The M1117 ASV has been produced in greater numbers with 2,058 units compared to 142 units of the Type 16 MCV.
What are the main armaments of the M1117 ASV and Type 16 MCV?
The M1117 ASV is armed with Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.