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Cougar vs K151 Raycolt

Cougar light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Cougar
K151 Raycolt light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· K151 Raycolt
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Specifications
Cougar K151 Raycolt
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡°πŸ‡· South Korea
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) and infantry mobility vehicle Light utility vehicle
Manufacturer Force Protection Kia Motors
Number produced 7,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $0.7 million $-- million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 5.7 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h 130 km/h
Operational range 966 km 640 km
Length 5.91 m 4.90 m
Width 2.74 m 2.20 m
Height 2.64 m 1.98 m
Crew 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) 1 + 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Cougar K151 Raycolt
Main armament Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) --
Secondary weapon Optional firing ports --
Engine Caterpillar C-7 diesel I6, 330 hp (243 kW) Hyundai S2 D6EB 3.0L V6 diesel, 225 hp

Overview

The Cougar and the K151 Raycolt are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Force Protection and Kia Motors respectively.

At 14.5 tons, the Cougar is 2.5:1 the K151 Raycolt's 5.7 tons. Top speed is 105 km/h for the Cougar vs 130 km/h for the K151 Raycolt. Operational range is 966 km for the Cougar vs 640 km for the K151 Raycolt.

The Cougar entered service 13 years before the K151 Raycolt (2004 vs 2017).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cougar or K151 Raycolt?
The K151 Raycolt is faster with a maximum road speed of 130 km/h compared to the Cougar's 105 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Cougar or K151 Raycolt?
The Cougar has a longer operational range at 966 km compared to the K151 Raycolt's 640 km.
Which is heavier, the Cougar or K151 Raycolt?
The Cougar is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the K151 Raycolt's 5.7 tons.
Which is larger, the Cougar or K151 Raycolt?
The Cougar is longer at 5.91 meters compared to the K151 Raycolt's 4.90 meters.
How many crew members do the Cougar and K151 Raycolt require?
The Cougar requires a larger crew of 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) compared to the K151 Raycolt's 1 + 3 crew members.