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HMMWV (Humvee) vs VBL

HMMWV (Humvee) light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ HMMWV (Humvee)
VBL light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· VBL
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Specifications
HMMWV (Humvee) VBL
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Utility Vehicle Light armoured vehicle
Manufacturer AM General Panhard
Number produced 230,000 units 2,600 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 2.7 tons 4.0 tons
Maximum speed 89 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 480 km 600 km
Length 4.57 m -- m
Width 2.16 m -- m
Height 1.83 m -- m
Crew 4 --
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
HMMWV (Humvee) VBL
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun --
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher --
Engine 6.5L V8 turbo-diesel 130 hp (97 kW) diesel engine

Overview

The HMMWV (Humvee) and the VBL are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by AM General and Panhard respectively.

The HMMWV (Humvee) weighs 2.7 tons vs 4.0 tons for the VBL. Top speed is 89 km/h for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 95 km/h for the VBL. Operational range is 480 km for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 600 km for the VBL.

The HMMWV (Humvee) has been produced in 230,000 units vs 2,600 for the VBL. The HMMWV (Humvee) entered service 5 years before the VBL (1985 vs 1990).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HMMWV (Humvee) or VBL?
The VBL is faster with a maximum road speed of 95 km/h compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 89 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the HMMWV (Humvee) or VBL?
The VBL has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 480 km.
Which is heavier, the HMMWV (Humvee) or VBL?
The VBL is heavier at 4.0 tons combat weight compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons.
Which is larger, the HMMWV (Humvee) or VBL?
The HMMWV (Humvee) is longer at 4.57 meters compared to the VBL's 0.00 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HMMWV (Humvee) or VBL?
The HMMWV (Humvee) has been produced in greater numbers with 230,000 units compared to 2,600 units of the VBL.