AMN 2 Atlet is the most advanced and probably the best modern lightweight military vehicle.
Light military utility vehicles are the lightest weight class military vehicles in service. Light vehicles are the backbone of any military logistics. Their main purpose is to transport troops and other stuff. They are always produced in high numbers and play a key role in mobility.
Although they may not be used to enter the war zone as they are least protected. The quality of any light vehicle is judged based on its mobility, reliability, and space available.
This ranking of top 5 light military vehicles is based on the above-mentioned parameters.
GAZ Tigr is another Russian light military utility vehicle. Russia terrain is very complex with a lot of variations so they need better vehicles.
Its payload capacity is around 1500 kg and can carry 11 soldiers. A machine gun can also be mounted. It is fitted with different types of engines that produce horsepower ranging from 180 to 215. It can also be equipped with an automatic machine gun. Its protection against mines and blast is a little less compared to others mentioned above.
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BJ2022 is a Chinese light military vehicle. It is the most widely used 4x4 vehicle in the Chinese army.
Its total payload capacity is 750 kg or 8 soldiers. Its structure can be modified based on the mission requirements. This vehicle is powered by a turbocharged diesel engine that produces 140 horsepower.
URO VAMTAC is a Spanish light military vehicle. The vehicle has a payload capacity of almost 1500 kg which is incredible.
Its body is completely made of ballistic materials for more effective protection. The vehicle can be armed with different weapons like a machine gun. It is powered by Steyr turbocharged diesel engine that delivers 166 horsepower. It is also fitted with an automatic gearbox.
HMMWV is the most widely used light military vehicle around the globe. It was developed by the US in 1983. A bit older than others in the list but still, it carries a lot of punch.
It is powered by a Detroit Diesel engine, producing 190 horsepower. It was designed to operate on both on-road and off-road conditions. Although it is a light utility vehicle still it can bear impacts from mine or bomb blast.
Atlet is produced by Russia and it is recently introduced in the Russian army. It is the most advanced and probably the best modern lightweight military vehicle.
You might be thinking that there are many more other vehicles that are more advance than this Russian one but those vehicles don't lie in the lightweight category. It is a 4x4 vehicle that can withstand blast impacts as well.
The Atlet is powered by a YaMZ-5347 diesel engine which delivers 300 horsepower. Its top speed is 120 kph while its range is almost 1000 km. It is fitted with an automatic gearbox. It can also be equipped with a machine gun and grenade launcher.
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| Rank | Company | Country |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Volkswagen |
Germany |
| #2 |  Toyota |
Japan |
| #3 |  Stellantis |
Netherlands |
| #4 |  Mercedes-Benz Group |
Germany |
| #5 |  Ford Motor |
United States |
| Rank | Company | Country |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Michelin |
France |
| #2 |  Bridgestone |
Japan |
| #3 |  Continental |
Germany |
| #4 |  Goodyear |
United States |
| #5 |  Sumitomo |
Japan |
