Type 16 MCV vs Vextra
| Japanese tank destroyer, 142 units built since 2016, based on an 8x8 wheeled chassis. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Tank Destroyer |
| Type | 8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 142 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5.8 million |
| French light armored vehicle, an 8x8 light support tank, manufactured by GIAT Industries. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | 8x8 Light Support Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 26.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.45 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.98 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.87 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW) |
| Main armament | 105 mm L/52 gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun |
| Combat weight | 28.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.56 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.36 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | SCANIA V-8 Diesel Engine with 600 hp |
| Main armament | 1 GIAT 105mm rifled barrel (49 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 7.62mm machine guns |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Type 16 MCV or Vextra?
The Vextra is faster with a maximum road speed of 120 km/h compared to the Type 16 MCV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Type 16 MCV or Vextra?
The Vextra has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Type 16 MCV or Vextra?
The Vextra is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 16 MCV's 26.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Type 16 MCV or Vextra?
The Vextra is longer at 8.56 meters compared to the Type 16 MCV's 8.45 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 16 MCV and Vextra require?
Both the Type 16 MCV and Vextra require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the Type 16 MCV and Vextra?
The Type 16 MCV is armed with 105 mm L/52 gun while the Vextra carries 1 GIAT 105mm rifled barrel (49 shells) gun as its main armament.