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Type 16 MCV vs VBCI

Type 16 MCV vs VBCI at a glance — weight 26,000 vs 32,000 kg, top speed 100 vs 100 km/h, range 400 vs 750 km, crew 4 vs 2 + 9-man combat group.

Type 16 MCV light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
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Specifications
Type 16 MCV VBCI
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇫🇷 France
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type 8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Nexter Systems
Number produced 142 units 640 units
Estimated unit price $5.8 million $4.8 million
Combat weight 26.0 tons 32.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 400 km 750 km
Length 8.45 m 7.60 m
Width 2.98 m 2.98 m
Height 2.87 m 3.00 m
Crew 4 2 + 9-man combat group
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Armament & Powertrain
Type 16 MCV VBCI
Main armament 105 mm L/52 gun 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun co-axial 7.62 mm machine gun
Engine 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW) 600 hp Volvo D13 turbocharged diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Type 16 MCV or VBCI?
Both the Type 16 MCV and VBCI have a maximum road speed of 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 16 MCV or VBCI?
The VBCI has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 16 MCV or VBCI?
The VBCI is heavier at 32.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 16 MCV's 26.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 16 MCV or VBCI?
The Type 16 MCV is longer at 8.45 meters compared to the VBCI's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 16 MCV and VBCI require?
The Type 16 MCV requires a larger crew of 4, against 2 for the VBCI.
Which is more expensive, the Type 16 MCV or VBCI?
The Type 16 MCV is more expensive at approximately $5.8 million per unit compared to the VBCI at $4.8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 16 MCV or VBCI?
The VBCI has been produced in greater numbers with 640 units compared to 142 units of the Type 16 MCV.
What are the main armaments of the Type 16 MCV and VBCI?
The Type 16 MCV is armed with 105 mm L/52 gun while the VBCI carries 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon as its main armament.