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LMV vs Cobra

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Specifications
LMV Cobra
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Infantry mobility vehicle with MRAP capabilities Infantry mobility vehicle with MRAP capabilities
Manufacturer Iveco Otokar
Number produced 10,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $0.4 million $-- million
Combat weight 7.1 tons 6.2 tons
Maximum speed 130 km/h 115 km/h
Operational range 500 km 752 km
Length -- m 5.23 m
Width 2.20 m 2.22 m
Height 2.05 m 2.10 m
Crew 1+4 1+8
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
LMV Cobra
Main armament Pintle-mounted machine gun --
Secondary weapon Remote controlled weapon station (RWS) --
Engine 220 horsepower (164 kW; 223 PS) diesel engine 6.5 L, GM V8 diesel, water-cooled, turbocharged, 190 hp

Overview

The LMV and the Cobra are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Iveco and Otokar respectively.

The LMV weighs 7.1 tons vs 6.2 tons for the Cobra. Top speed is 130 km/h for the LMV vs 115 km/h for the Cobra. Operational range is 500 km for the LMV vs 752 km for the Cobra.

The Cobra entered service 4 years before the LMV (1997 vs 2001).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the LMV or Cobra?
The LMV is faster with a maximum road speed of 130 km/h compared to the Cobra's 115 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the LMV or Cobra?
The Cobra has a longer operational range at 752 km compared to the LMV's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the LMV or Cobra?
The LMV is heavier at 7.1 tons combat weight compared to the Cobra's 6.2 tons.
Which is larger, the LMV or Cobra?
The Cobra is longer at 5.23 meters compared to the LMV's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the LMV and Cobra require?
The Cobra requires a larger crew of 1+8 compared to the LMV's 1+4 crew members.