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Casspir vs URO VAMTAC

Casspir light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Casspir
URO VAMTAC light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ URO VAMTAC
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Specifications
Casspir URO VAMTAC
Origin country πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Spain
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Multi-purpose armored vehicle
Manufacturer Denel Mechem UROVESA
Number produced 2,800 units 4,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Maximum speed -- km/h 135 km/h
Operational range -- km 600 km
Length -- m 4.85 m
Width -- m 2.18 m
Height -- m 1.90 m
Crew crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers 1+3
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Armament & Powertrain
Casspir URO VAMTAC
Engine 170 hp (127 kW) ADE-352T 6-cylinder turbo-diesel Steyr 6.7L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel

Overview

The Casspir and the URO VAMTAC are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Denel Mechem and UROVESA respectively.

The Casspir has been produced in 2,800 units vs 4,500 for the URO VAMTAC. The Casspir entered service 18 years before the URO VAMTAC (1980 vs 1998).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Casspir or URO VAMTAC?
The URO VAMTAC is faster with a maximum road speed of 135 km/h compared to the Casspir's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Casspir or URO VAMTAC?
The URO VAMTAC has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Casspir's 0 km.
Which is larger, the Casspir or URO VAMTAC?
The URO VAMTAC is longer at 4.84 meters compared to the Casspir's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Casspir and URO VAMTAC require?
The Casspir requires a larger crew of crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers compared to the URO VAMTAC's 1+3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Casspir or URO VAMTAC?
The URO VAMTAC has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 2,800 units of the Casspir.