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Cougar vs Komatsu LAV

Cougar vs Komatsu LAV at a glance β€” weight 14,500 vs 4,500 kg, top speed 105 vs 100 km/h, range 966 vs 500 km, crew β€” vs β€”.

Cougar protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Cougar
Komatsu LAV protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Komatsu LAV
Specifications
Cougar Komatsu LAV
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Protected Mobility Vehicle Protected Mobility Vehicle
Type Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) and infantry mobility vehicle Armoured scout car
Manufacturer Force Protection Komatsu
Number produced 7,000 units 1,937 units
Estimated unit price $0.7 million $-- million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 4.5 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 966 km 500 km
Length 5.91 m 4.40 m
Width 2.74 m 2.04 m
Height 2.64 m 1.85 m
Crew 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Cougar Komatsu LAV
Main armament Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB
Secondary weapon Optional firing ports Type 01 LMAT or Kawasaki Type 87 anti-tank missile
Engine Caterpillar C-7 diesel I6, 330 hp (243 kW) 4-cylinder diesel, 160 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cougar or Komatsu LAV?
The Cougar is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the Komatsu LAV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Cougar or Komatsu LAV?
The Cougar has a longer operational range at 966 km compared to the Komatsu LAV's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Cougar or Komatsu LAV?
The Cougar is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Cougar or Komatsu LAV?
The Cougar is longer at 5.91 meters compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4.40 meters.
How many crew members do the Cougar and Komatsu LAV require?
The Cougar requires a larger crew of 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) compared to the Komatsu LAV's 4+1 (MG or ATGM gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cougar or Komatsu LAV?
The Cougar has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 1,937 units of the Komatsu LAV.
What are the main armaments of the Cougar and Komatsu LAV?
The Cougar is armed with Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) while the Komatsu LAV carries Sumitomo M249 or Sumitomo M2HB as its main armament.