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Cougar vs HMMWV (Humvee)

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Specifications
Cougar HMMWV (Humvee)
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) and infantry mobility vehicle Light Utility Vehicle
Manufacturer Force Protection AM General
Number produced 7,000 units 230,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.7 million $0.2 million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 2.7 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h 89 km/h
Operational range 966 km 480 km
Length 5.91 m 4.57 m
Width 2.74 m 2.16 m
Height 2.64 m 1.83 m
Crew 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Cougar HMMWV (Humvee)
Main armament Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Secondary weapon Optional firing ports Mk 19 grenade launcher
Engine Caterpillar C-7 diesel I6, 330 hp (243 kW) 6.5L V8 turbo-diesel

Overview

The Cougar and the HMMWV (Humvee) are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Force Protection and AM General respectively.

At 14.5 tons, the Cougar is 5.4x the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons. Top speed is 105 km/h for the Cougar vs 89 km/h for the HMMWV (Humvee). Operational range is 966 km for the Cougar vs 480 km for the HMMWV (Humvee). The Cougar is armed with a Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II), while the HMMWV (Humvee) carries a M2HB .50 cal machine gun.

The Cougar has been produced in 7,000 units vs 230,000 for the HMMWV (Humvee). Unit cost is $0.73M for the Cougar vs $0.22M for the HMMWV (Humvee). The HMMWV (Humvee) entered service 19 years before the Cougar (1985 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cougar or HMMWV (Humvee)?
The Cougar is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 89 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Cougar or HMMWV (Humvee)?
The Cougar has a longer operational range at 966 km compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 480 km.
Which is heavier, the Cougar or HMMWV (Humvee)?
The Cougar is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons.
Which is larger, the Cougar or HMMWV (Humvee)?
The Cougar is longer at 5.91 meters compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 4.57 meters.
How many crew members do the Cougar and HMMWV (Humvee) require?
The Cougar requires a larger crew of 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Cougar or HMMWV (Humvee)?
The Cougar is more expensive at approximately $0.7 million per unit compared to the HMMWV (Humvee) at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cougar or HMMWV (Humvee)?
The HMMWV (Humvee) has been produced in greater numbers with 230,000 units compared to 7,000 units of the Cougar.
What are the main armaments of the Cougar and HMMWV (Humvee)?
The Cougar is armed with Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) while the HMMWV (Humvee) carries M2HB .50 cal machine gun as its main armament.