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Cougar vs JLTV

Cougar vs JLTV at a glance — weight 14,500 vs 10,200 kg, top speed 105 vs 110 km/h, range 966 vs 480 km, crew — vs —.

Cougar protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cougar
JLTV protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 JLTV
Specifications
Cougar JLTV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Protected Mobility Vehicle Protected Mobility Vehicle
Type Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) and infantry mobility vehicle Light utility/combat multi-role vehicle
Manufacturer Force Protection AM General
Number produced 7,000 units 20,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.7 million $0.4 million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 10.2 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h 110 km/h
Operational range 966 km 480 km
Length 5.91 m 6.20 m
Width 2.74 m 2.50 m
Height 2.64 m 2.60 m
Crew 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Cougar JLTV
Main armament Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun
Secondary weapon Optional firing ports M153 CROWS II remote weapon system
Engine Caterpillar C-7 diesel I6, 330 hp (243 kW) 6.6 L Gale Banks Engineering 866T V8 (based on General Motors Duramax L5P)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cougar or JLTV?
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.