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Casspir vs RG-31 Nyala

Casspir light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Casspir
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Specifications
Casspir RG-31 Nyala
Origin country πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle
Manufacturer Denel Mechem Land Systems OMC
Number produced 2,800 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 0.0 tons 7.3 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 100 km/h
Operational range -- km 900 km
Length -- m 6.40 m
Width -- m 2.47 m
Height -- m 2.63 m
Crew crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers 5 to 10
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Armament & Powertrain
Casspir RG-31 Nyala
Engine 170 hp (127 kW) ADE-352T 6-cylinder turbo-diesel 300 hp

Overview

The Casspir and the RG-31 Nyala are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Denel Mechem and Land Systems OMC respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Casspir or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Casspir's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Casspir or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala has a longer operational range at 900 km compared to the Casspir's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Casspir or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala is heavier at 7.3 tons combat weight compared to the Casspir's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Casspir or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala is longer at 6.40 meters compared to the Casspir's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Casspir and RG-31 Nyala require?
The Casspir requires a larger crew of crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 5 to 10 crew members.