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Cougar vs HMMWV (Humvee)

Cougar vs HMMWV (Humvee) at a glance β€” weight 14,500 vs 2,676 kg, top speed 105 vs 89 km/h, range 966 vs 480 km, crew β€” vs 4.

Cougar protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Cougar
HMMWV (Humvee) protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ HMMWV (Humvee)
Specifications
Cougar HMMWV (Humvee)
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Protected Mobility Vehicle Protected Mobility 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
Performance Radar Chart
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
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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.