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Cougar vs KMW Fennek

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Specifications
Cougar KMW Fennek
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) and infantry mobility vehicle Scout car
Manufacturer Force Protection Krauss-Maffei Wegmann
Number produced 7,000 units 632 units
Estimated unit price $0.7 million $0.8 million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 10.4 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h 115 km/h
Operational range 966 km 860 km
Length 5.91 m 5.58 m
Width 2.74 m 2.55 m
Height 2.64 m 2.29 m
Crew 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Cougar KMW Fennek
Main armament Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon
Secondary weapon Optional firing ports Rheinmetall MG3
Engine Caterpillar C-7 diesel I6, 330 hp (243 kW) Deutz diesel 179 kW (239 hp)

Overview

The Cougar and the KMW Fennek are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Force Protection and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann respectively.

The Cougar weighs 14.5 tons vs 10.4 tons for the KMW Fennek. Top speed is 105 km/h for the Cougar vs 115 km/h for the KMW Fennek. Operational range is 966 km for the Cougar vs 860 km for the KMW Fennek. The Cougar is armed with a Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II), while the KMW Fennek carries a HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon.

The Cougar has been produced in 7,000 units vs 632 for the KMW Fennek. Unit cost is $0.73M for the Cougar vs $0.82M for the KMW Fennek. The KMW Fennek entered service 1 years before the Cougar (2003 vs 2004).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cougar or KMW Fennek?
The KMW Fennek is faster with a maximum road speed of 115 km/h compared to the Cougar's 105 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Cougar or KMW Fennek?
The Cougar has a longer operational range at 966 km compared to the KMW Fennek's 860 km.
Which is heavier, the Cougar or KMW Fennek?
The Cougar is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the KMW Fennek's 10.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Cougar or KMW Fennek?
The Cougar is longer at 5.91 meters compared to the KMW Fennek's 5.58 meters.
How many crew members do the Cougar and KMW Fennek require?
The Cougar requires a larger crew of 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) compared to the KMW Fennek's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Cougar or KMW Fennek?
The KMW Fennek is more expensive at approximately $0.8 million per unit compared to the Cougar at $0.7 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cougar or KMW Fennek?
The Cougar has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 632 units of the KMW Fennek.
What are the main armaments of the Cougar and KMW Fennek?
The Cougar is armed with Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) while the KMW Fennek carries HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon as its main armament.