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MT-LB vs Nimr II

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Specifications
MT-LB Nimr II
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier High Mobility Tactical Vehicle
Manufacturer Kharkov Tractor Plant NIMR Automotive
Number produced 10,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 11.9 tons 6.7 tons
Maximum speed 61 km/h 135 km/h
Operational range 500 km 800 km
Length 6.45 m 5.19 m
Width 2.86 m 2.30 m
Height 1.86 m 2.21 m
Crew 2 + 11 passengers 2 + 6 soldiers
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Armament & Powertrain
MT-LB Nimr II
Main armament 7.62mm PKT machine gun Remote-controlled weapon station (up to 12.7 mm machine gun)
Engine YaMZ 238 V-8 diesel, 240 hp Cummins ISBe 320 Diesel Engine with 320 hp

Overview

The MT-LB and the Nimr II are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Kharkov Tractor Plant and NIMR Automotive respectively.

The MT-LB weighs 11.9 tons vs 6.7 tons for the Nimr II. Top speed is 61 km/h for the MT-LB vs 135 km/h for the Nimr II. Operational range is 500 km for the MT-LB vs 800 km for the Nimr II. The MT-LB is armed with a 7.62mm PKT machine gun, while the Nimr II carries a Remote-controlled weapon station (up to 12.7 mm machine gun).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MT-LB or Nimr II?
The Nimr II is faster with a maximum road speed of 135 km/h compared to the MT-LB's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the MT-LB or Nimr II?
The Nimr II has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the MT-LB's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the MT-LB or Nimr II?
The MT-LB is heavier at 11.9 tons combat weight compared to the Nimr II's 6.7 tons.
Which is larger, the MT-LB or Nimr II?
The MT-LB is longer at 6.45 meters compared to the Nimr II's 5.19 meters.
How many crew members do the MT-LB and Nimr II require?
The Nimr II requires a larger crew of 2 + 6 soldiers compared to the MT-LB's 2 + 11 passengers crew members.
What are the main armaments of the MT-LB and Nimr II?
The MT-LB is armed with 7.62mm PKT machine gun while the Nimr II carries Remote-controlled weapon station (up to 12.7 mm machine gun) as its main armament.