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Specifications
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Casspir |
Cougar |
| Origin country |
🇿🇦 South Africa |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Light Armoured Vehicle |
Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type |
Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle |
Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) and infantry mobility vehicle |
| Manufacturer |
Denel Mechem |
Force Protection |
| Number produced |
2,800 units |
7,000 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$0.7 million |
| Combat weight |
0.0 tons |
14.5 tons |
| Maximum speed |
-- km/h |
105 km/h |
| Operational range |
-- km |
966 km |
| Length |
-- m |
5.91 m |
| Width |
-- m |
2.74 m |
| Height |
-- m |
2.64 m |
| Crew |
crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers |
6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) |
Armament & Powertrain
|
Casspir |
Cougar |
| Main armament |
-- |
Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) |
| Secondary weapon |
-- |
Optional firing ports |
| Engine |
170 hp (127 kW) ADE-352T 6-cylinder turbo-diesel |
Caterpillar C-7 diesel I6, 330 hp (243 kW) |
Overview
The Casspir and the Cougar are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Denel Mechem and Force Protection respectively.
The Casspir has been produced in 2,800 units vs 7,000 for the Cougar. The Casspir entered service 24 years before the Cougar (1980 vs 2004).
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Casspir or Cougar?
The Cougar is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the Casspir's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Casspir or Cougar?
The Cougar has a longer operational range at 966 km compared to the Casspir's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Casspir or Cougar?
The Cougar is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the Casspir's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Casspir or Cougar?
The Cougar is longer at 5.91 meters compared to the Casspir's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Casspir and Cougar require?
The Casspir requires a larger crew of crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers compared to the Cougar's 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Casspir or Cougar?
The Cougar has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 2,800 units of the Casspir.