M113 vs MT-LB

Overview

The M113 and the MT-LB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by FMC and Kharkov Tractor Plant respectively.

The M113 weighs 11.3 tons vs 11.9 tons for the MT-LB. Top speed is 61 km/h for the M113 vs 61 km/h for the MT-LB. Operational range is 480 km for the M113 vs 500 km for the MT-LB. The M113 is armed with a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun, while the MT-LB carries a 7.62mm PKT machine gun.

The M113 has been produced in 80,000 units vs 10,000 for the MT-LB.

American APC, over 80,000 units built, widely used in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts.
Profile of M113
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer FMC
Number produced 80,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.6 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 πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί 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 11.3 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 61 km/h β—‰
Operational range 480 km β—‰
Length 2.52 m β—‰
Width 2.70 m β—‰
Height 1.85 m β—‰
Crew 2
Engine General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp
Main armament 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun
Combat weight 11.9 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 61 km/h β—‰
Operational range 500 km β—‰
Length 6.45 m β—‰
Width 2.86 m β—‰
Height 1.86 m β—‰
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 M113 or MT-LB?
The MT-LB is faster with a maximum road speed of 61 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M113 or MT-LB?
The MT-LB has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the M113 or MT-LB?
The MT-LB is heavier at 11.9 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M113 or MT-LB?
The MT-LB is longer at 6.45 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the M113 and MT-LB require?
The MT-LB requires a larger crew of 2 + 11 passengers compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M113 or MT-LB?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 10,000 units of the MT-LB.
What are the main armaments of the M113 and MT-LB?
The M113 is armed with 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun while the MT-LB carries 7.62mm PKT machine gun as its main armament.