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Casspir vs HMMWV (Humvee)

Casspir light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Casspir
HMMWV (Humvee) light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ HMMWV (Humvee)
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Specifications
Casspir HMMWV (Humvee)
Origin country πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Light Utility Vehicle
Manufacturer Denel Mechem AM General
Number produced 2,800 units 230,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 0.0 tons 2.7 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 89 km/h
Operational range -- km 480 km
Length -- m 4.57 m
Width -- m 2.16 m
Height -- m 1.83 m
Crew crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Casspir HMMWV (Humvee)
Main armament -- M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Secondary weapon -- Mk 19 grenade launcher
Engine 170 hp (127 kW) ADE-352T 6-cylinder turbo-diesel 6.5L V8 turbo-diesel

Overview

The Casspir and the HMMWV (Humvee) are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Denel Mechem and AM General respectively.

The Casspir has been produced in 2,800 units vs 230,000 for the HMMWV (Humvee). The Casspir entered service 5 years before the HMMWV (Humvee) (1980 vs 1985).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Casspir or HMMWV (Humvee)?
The HMMWV (Humvee) is faster with a maximum road speed of 89 km/h compared to the Casspir's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Casspir or HMMWV (Humvee)?
The HMMWV (Humvee) has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the Casspir's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Casspir or HMMWV (Humvee)?
The HMMWV (Humvee) is heavier at 2.7 tons combat weight compared to the Casspir's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Casspir or HMMWV (Humvee)?
The HMMWV (Humvee) is longer at 4.57 meters compared to the Casspir's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Casspir and HMMWV (Humvee) require?
The Casspir requires a larger crew of crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Casspir or HMMWV (Humvee)?
The HMMWV (Humvee) has been produced in greater numbers with 230,000 units compared to 2,800 units of the Casspir.