6.6 L Gale Banks Engineering 866T V8 (based on General Motors Duramax L5P)
Overview
The Cougar and the JLTV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Force Protection and AM General respectively.
The Cougar weighs 14.5 tons vs 10.2 tons for the JLTV. Top speed is 105 km/h for the Cougar vs 110 km/h for the JLTV. Operational range is 966 km for the Cougar vs 480 km for the JLTV. The Cougar is armed with a Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II), while the JLTV carries a M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun.
The Cougar has been produced in 7,000 units vs 20,000 for the JLTV. Unit cost is $0.73M for the Cougar vs $0.399M for the JLTV. The Cougar entered service 15 years before the JLTV (2004 vs 2019).
The JLTV is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the Cougar's 105 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Cougar or JLTV?
The Cougar has a longer operational range at 966 km compared to the JLTV's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the Cougar or JLTV?
The Cougar is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the JLTV's 10.2 tons.
Which is larger, the Cougar or JLTV?
The JLTV is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the Cougar's 5.91 meters.
How many crew members do the Cougar and JLTV require?
The Cougar requires a larger crew of 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) compared to the JLTV's 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Cougar or JLTV?
The Cougar is more expensive at approximately $0.7 million per unit compared to the JLTV at $0.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cougar or JLTV?
The JLTV has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 7,000 units of the Cougar.
What are the main armaments of the Cougar and JLTV?
The Cougar is armed with Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) while the JLTV carries M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun as its main armament.
