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IAV Stryker vs Type 16 MCV

IAV Stryker armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ IAV Stryker
Type 16 MCV light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Type 16 MCV
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Specifications
IAV Stryker Type 16 MCV
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Light Armoured Vehicle
Type 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier 8Γ—8 Armored Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer General Motors Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 1,000 units 142 units
Estimated unit price $4.9 million $5.8 million
Combat weight 17.3 tons 26.0 tons
Maximum speed 97 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 500 km 400 km
Length 6.99 m 8.45 m
Width 2.72 m 2.98 m
Height 2.64 m 2.87 m
Crew 2 4
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Armament & Powertrain
IAV Stryker Type 16 MCV
Main armament 1 M-2 HB 12.7mm machine gun 105 mm L/52 gun
Secondary weapon 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 350 hp 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW)

Overview

The IAV Stryker is a Armored Personnel Carrier, while the Type 16 MCV is a Light Armoured Vehicle.

The IAV Stryker weighs 17.3 tons vs 26.0 tons for the Type 16 MCV. Top speed is 97 km/h for the IAV Stryker vs 100 km/h for the Type 16 MCV. Operational range is 500 km for the IAV Stryker vs 400 km for the Type 16 MCV. The IAV Stryker is armed with a 1 M-2 HB 12.7mm machine gun, while the Type 16 MCV carries a 105 mm L/52 gun.

The IAV Stryker has been produced in 1,000 units vs 142 for the Type 16 MCV. Unit cost is $4.9M for the IAV Stryker vs $5.8M for the Type 16 MCV. The IAV Stryker entered service 14 years before the Type 16 MCV (2002 vs 2016).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAV Stryker or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the IAV Stryker's 97 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the IAV Stryker or Type 16 MCV?
The IAV Stryker has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the IAV Stryker or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the IAV Stryker's 17.3 tons.
Which is larger, the IAV Stryker or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is longer at 8.45 meters compared to the IAV Stryker's 6.99 meters.
How many crew members do the IAV Stryker and Type 16 MCV require?
The Type 16 MCV requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the IAV Stryker's 2 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the IAV Stryker or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is more expensive at approximately $5.8 million per unit compared to the IAV Stryker at $4.9 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAV Stryker or Type 16 MCV?
The IAV Stryker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 142 units of the Type 16 MCV.
What are the main armaments of the IAV Stryker and Type 16 MCV?
The IAV Stryker is armed with 1 M-2 HB 12.7mm machine gun while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.