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M1117 ASV vs Type 16 MCV

M1117 ASV light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1117 ASV
Type 16 MCV light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 16 MCV
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Specifications
M1117 ASV Type 16 MCV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Armored Security Vehicle 8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Textron Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 2,058 units 142 units
Estimated unit price $0.8 million $5.8 million
Combat weight 13.4 tons 26.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 700 km 400 km
Length 6.10 m 8.45 m
Width 2.38 m 2.98 m
Height 2.64 m 2.87 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M1117 ASV Type 16 MCV
Main armament Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher 105 mm L/52 gun
Secondary weapon M2HB .50 cal machine gun 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun
Engine Cummins 6CTA8.3 260 hp diesel 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW)

Overview

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).

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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.