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Cougar vs EBRC Jaguar

Cougar light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Cougar
EBRC Jaguar light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· EBRC Jaguar
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Specifications
Cougar EBRC Jaguar
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) and infantry mobility vehicle Armoured fighting and reconnaissance vehicle
Manufacturer Force Protection KNDS France / Arquus / Thales
Number produced 7,000 units 60 units
Estimated unit price $0.7 million $6.3 million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 25.0 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 966 km 800 km
Length 5.91 m 7.80 m
Width 2.74 m 2.99 m
Height 2.64 m 2.80 m
Crew 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) 3 (driver + gunner + commander)
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Armament & Powertrain
Cougar EBRC Jaguar
Main armament Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) 40 mm Cased Telescoped Armament System
Secondary weapon Optional firing ports 4 Akeron MP missiles
Engine Caterpillar C-7 diesel I6, 330 hp (243 kW) Militarized Volvo D11 6-cylinder in-line turbodiesel engine, 500 hp (370 kW)

Overview

The Cougar and the EBRC Jaguar are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Force Protection and KNDS France / Arquus / Thales respectively.

The Cougar weighs 14.5 tons vs 25.0 tons for the EBRC Jaguar. Top speed is 105 km/h for the Cougar vs 90 km/h for the EBRC Jaguar. Operational range is 966 km for the Cougar vs 800 km for the EBRC Jaguar. The Cougar is armed with a Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II), while the EBRC Jaguar carries a 40 mm Cased Telescoped Armament System.

The Cougar has been produced in 7,000 units vs 60 for the EBRC Jaguar. Unit cost is $0.73M for the Cougar vs $6.34M for the EBRC Jaguar. The Cougar entered service 18 years before the EBRC Jaguar (2004 vs 2022).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cougar or EBRC Jaguar?
The Cougar is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the EBRC Jaguar's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Cougar or EBRC Jaguar?
The Cougar has a longer operational range at 966 km compared to the EBRC Jaguar's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the Cougar or EBRC Jaguar?
The EBRC Jaguar is heavier at 25.0 tons combat weight compared to the Cougar's 14.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Cougar or EBRC Jaguar?
The EBRC Jaguar is longer at 7.80 meters compared to the Cougar's 5.91 meters.
How many crew members do the Cougar and EBRC Jaguar require?
The Cougar requires a larger crew of 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) compared to the EBRC Jaguar's 3 (driver + gunner + commander) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Cougar or EBRC Jaguar?
The EBRC Jaguar is more expensive at approximately $6.3 million per unit compared to the Cougar at $0.7 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cougar or EBRC Jaguar?
The Cougar has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 60 units of the EBRC Jaguar.
What are the main armaments of the Cougar and EBRC Jaguar?
The Cougar is armed with Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) while the EBRC Jaguar carries 40 mm Cased Telescoped Armament System as its main armament.