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ATF Dingo vs Cougar

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🇩🇪 ATF Dingo
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Specifications
ATF Dingo Cougar
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Infantry mobility vehicle Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) and infantry mobility vehicle
Manufacturer KNDS Deutschland Force Protection
Number produced -- units 7,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.5 million $0.7 million
Combat weight 11.9 tons 14.5 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 105 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 966 km
Length 6.08 m 5.91 m
Width 2.30 m 2.74 m
Height 2.50 m 2.64 m
Crew 2 crew (driver and remote weapon station operator) plus 8 passengers 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers)
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Armament & Powertrain
ATF Dingo Cougar
Main armament 1x Rheinmetall MG3 7.62mm light machine gun Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II)
Secondary weapon 1x M2 Browning .50 BMG machine gun Optional firing ports
Engine Diesel engine, 160 kW power output Caterpillar C-7 diesel I6, 330 hp (243 kW)

Overview

The ATF Dingo and the Cougar are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by KNDS Deutschland and Force Protection respectively.

The ATF Dingo weighs 11.9 tons vs 14.5 tons for the Cougar. Top speed is 90 km/h for the ATF Dingo vs 105 km/h for the Cougar. Operational range is 1,000 km for the ATF Dingo vs 966 km for the Cougar. The ATF Dingo is armed with a 1x Rheinmetall MG3 7.62mm light machine gun, while the Cougar carries a Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II).

Unit cost is $0.5M for the ATF Dingo vs $0.73M for the Cougar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATF Dingo or Cougar?
The Cougar is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the ATF Dingo's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the ATF Dingo or Cougar?
The ATF Dingo has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the Cougar's 966 km.
Which is heavier, the ATF Dingo or Cougar?
The Cougar is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the ATF Dingo's 11.9 tons.
Which is larger, the ATF Dingo or Cougar?
The ATF Dingo is longer at 6.08 meters compared to the Cougar's 5.91 meters.
How many crew members do the ATF Dingo and Cougar require?
The Cougar requires a larger crew of 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) compared to the ATF Dingo's 2 crew (driver and remote weapon station operator) plus 8 passengers crew members.
Which is more expensive, the ATF Dingo or Cougar?
The Cougar is more expensive at approximately $0.7 million per unit compared to the ATF Dingo at $0.5 million.
What are the main armaments of the ATF Dingo and Cougar?
The ATF Dingo is armed with 1x Rheinmetall MG3 7.62mm light machine gun while the Cougar carries Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) as its main armament.