M551 Sheridan vs Type 16 MCV
The M551 Sheridan and the Type 16 MCV are both Light Armoured Vehicles. The M551 Sheridan weighs 15.2 tons vs 26.0 tons for the Type 16 MCV. Top speed is 70 km/h for the M551 Sheridan vs 100 km/h for the Type 16 MCV. Operational range is 600 km for the M551 Sheridan vs 400 km for the Type 16 MCV. The M551 Sheridan is armed with a 1 152mm gun, while the Type 16 MCV carries a 105 mm L/52 gun. The M551 Sheridan has been produced in 123 units vs 142 for the Type 16 MCV.
| American light tank, 123 units built, saw limited action in Vietnam due to its light armor. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Reconnaissance Tank |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Number produced | 123 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 15.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.31 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.79 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.81 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | General Motors 6V53T V-6 Diesel Engine with 300 hp |
| Main armament | 1 152mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 M-240 7.62mm machine guns |
| 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 M551 Sheridan or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M551 Sheridan's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M551 Sheridan or Type 16 MCV?
The M551 Sheridan has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the M551 Sheridan or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the M551 Sheridan's 15.2 tons.
Which is larger, the M551 Sheridan or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is longer at 8.45 meters compared to the M551 Sheridan's 6.31 meters.
How many crew members do the M551 Sheridan and Type 16 MCV require?
Both the M551 Sheridan and Type 16 MCV require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M551 Sheridan or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV has been produced in greater numbers with 142 units compared to 123 units of the M551 Sheridan.
What are the main armaments of the M551 Sheridan and Type 16 MCV?
The M551 Sheridan is armed with 1 152mm gun while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.