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BMPT Terminator vs RG-31 Nyala

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Specifications
BMPT Terminator RG-31 Nyala
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Heavy Armored Combat Support Vehicle Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle
Manufacturer Uralvagonzavod Land Systems OMC
Number produced 33 units 2,520 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 7.3 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 550 km 900 km
Length 7.20 m 6.40 m
Width 3.60 m 2.47 m
Height 3.33 m 2.63 m
Crew 5 5 to 10
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Armament & Powertrain
BMPT Terminator RG-31 Nyala
Main armament 4× 130 mm Ataka-T GWS launchers --
Secondary weapon 2× 30 mm 2A42 autocannons (850 rounds) --
Engine Diesel Engine with 1000 hp 300 hp

Overview

The BMPT Terminator and the RG-31 Nyala are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Uralvagonzavod and Land Systems OMC respectively.

At 48.0 tons, the BMPT Terminator is 6.6:1 the RG-31 Nyala's 7.3 tons. Top speed is 60 km/h for the BMPT Terminator vs 100 km/h for the RG-31 Nyala. Operational range is 550 km for the BMPT Terminator vs 900 km for the RG-31 Nyala.

The BMPT Terminator has been produced in 33 units vs 2,520 for the RG-31 Nyala. The RG-31 Nyala entered service 13 years before the BMPT Terminator (1998 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BMPT Terminator or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the BMPT Terminator's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMPT Terminator or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala has a longer operational range at 900 km compared to the BMPT Terminator's 550 km.
Which is heavier, the BMPT Terminator or RG-31 Nyala?
The BMPT Terminator is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 7.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BMPT Terminator or RG-31 Nyala?
The BMPT Terminator is longer at 7.20 meters compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 6.40 meters.
How many crew members do the BMPT Terminator and RG-31 Nyala require?
The RG-31 Nyala requires a larger crew of 5 to 10 compared to the BMPT Terminator's 5 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMPT Terminator or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala has been produced in greater numbers with 2,520 units compared to 33 units of the BMPT Terminator.