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Cougar vs LMV

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Specifications
Cougar LMV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) and infantry mobility vehicle Infantry mobility vehicle with MRAP capabilities
Manufacturer Force Protection Iveco
Number produced 7,000 units 10,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.7 million $0.4 million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 7.1 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h 130 km/h
Operational range 966 km 500 km
Length 5.91 m -- m
Width 2.74 m 2.20 m
Height 2.64 m 2.05 m
Crew 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) 1+4
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Armament & Powertrain
Cougar LMV
Main armament Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) Pintle-mounted machine gun
Secondary weapon Optional firing ports Remote controlled weapon station (RWS)
Engine Caterpillar C-7 diesel I6, 330 hp (243 kW) 220 horsepower (164 kW; 223 PS) diesel engine

Overview

The Cougar and the LMV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Force Protection and Iveco respectively.

At 14.5 tons, the Cougar is 2.0x the LMV's 7.1 tons. Top speed is 105 km/h for the Cougar vs 130 km/h for the LMV. Operational range is 966 km for the Cougar vs 500 km for the LMV. The Cougar is armed with a Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II), while the LMV carries a Pintle-mounted machine gun.

The Cougar has been produced in 7,000 units vs 10,000 for the LMV. Unit cost is $0.73M for the Cougar vs $0.44M for the LMV. The LMV entered service 3 years before the Cougar (2001 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cougar or LMV?
The LMV 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 LMV?
The Cougar has a longer operational range at 966 km compared to the LMV's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Cougar or LMV?
The Cougar is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the LMV's 7.1 tons.
Which is larger, the Cougar or LMV?
The Cougar is longer at 5.91 meters compared to the LMV's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Cougar and LMV require?
The Cougar requires a larger crew of 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) compared to the LMV's 1+4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Cougar or LMV?
The Cougar is more expensive at approximately $0.7 million per unit compared to the LMV at $0.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cougar or LMV?
The LMV has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 7,000 units of the Cougar.
What are the main armaments of the Cougar and LMV?
The Cougar is armed with Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) while the LMV carries Pintle-mounted machine gun as its main armament.