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HMMWV (Humvee) vs URO VAMTAC

HMMWV (Humvee) light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ HMMWV (Humvee)
URO VAMTAC light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ URO VAMTAC
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Specifications
HMMWV (Humvee) URO VAMTAC
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Spain
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Utility Vehicle Multi-purpose armored vehicle
Manufacturer AM General UROVESA
Number produced 230,000 units 4,500 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 2.7 tons 0.0 tons
Maximum speed 89 km/h 135 km/h
Operational range 480 km 600 km
Length 4.57 m 4.85 m
Width 2.16 m 2.18 m
Height 1.83 m 1.90 m
Crew 4 1+3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
HMMWV (Humvee) URO VAMTAC
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun --
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher --
Engine 6.5L V8 turbo-diesel Steyr 6.7L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel

Overview

The HMMWV (Humvee) and the URO VAMTAC are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by AM General and UROVESA respectively.

Top speed is 89 km/h for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 135 km/h for the URO VAMTAC. Operational range is 480 km for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 600 km for the URO VAMTAC.

The HMMWV (Humvee) has been produced in 230,000 units vs 4,500 for the URO VAMTAC. The HMMWV (Humvee) entered service 13 years before the URO VAMTAC (1985 vs 1998).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HMMWV (Humvee) or URO VAMTAC?
The URO VAMTAC is faster with a maximum road speed of 135 km/h compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 89 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the HMMWV (Humvee) or URO VAMTAC?
The URO VAMTAC has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 480 km.
Which is heavier, the HMMWV (Humvee) or URO VAMTAC?
The HMMWV (Humvee) is heavier at 2.7 tons combat weight compared to the URO VAMTAC's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the HMMWV (Humvee) or URO VAMTAC?
The URO VAMTAC is longer at 4.84 meters compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 4.57 meters.
How many crew members do the HMMWV (Humvee) and URO VAMTAC require?
The HMMWV (Humvee) requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the URO VAMTAC's 1+3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HMMWV (Humvee) or URO VAMTAC?
The HMMWV (Humvee) has been produced in greater numbers with 230,000 units compared to 4,500 units of the URO VAMTAC.