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Cougar vs M-ATV

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Specifications
Cougar M-ATV
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) and infantry mobility vehicle MRAP Vehicle
Manufacturer Force Protection Oshkosh Defense
Number produced 7,000 units 8,722 units
Estimated unit price $0.7 million $0.5 million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 12.7 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h 105 km/h
Operational range 966 km 510 km
Length 5.91 m 6.27 m
Width 2.74 m 2.49 m
Height 2.64 m 2.70 m
Crew 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers)
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Armament & Powertrain
Cougar M-ATV
Main armament Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Secondary weapon Optional firing ports Mk 19 grenade launcher
Engine Caterpillar C-7 diesel I6, 330 hp (243 kW) Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp

Overview

The Cougar is a Light Armoured Vehicle, while the M-ATV is a Armored Personnel Carrier.

The Cougar weighs 14.5 tons vs 12.7 tons for the M-ATV. Top speed is 105 km/h for the Cougar vs 105 km/h for the M-ATV. Operational range is 966 km for the Cougar vs 510 km for the M-ATV. The Cougar is armed with a Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II), while the M-ATV carries a M2HB .50 cal machine gun.

The Cougar has been produced in 7,000 units vs 8,722 for the M-ATV. Unit cost is $0.73M for the Cougar vs $0.47M for the M-ATV. The Cougar entered service 5 years before the M-ATV (2004 vs 2009).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cougar or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the Cougar's 105 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Cougar or M-ATV?
The Cougar has a longer operational range at 966 km compared to the M-ATV's 510 km.
Which is heavier, the Cougar or M-ATV?
The Cougar is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the M-ATV's 12.7 tons.
Which is larger, the Cougar or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is longer at 6.27 meters compared to the Cougar's 5.91 meters.
How many crew members do the Cougar and M-ATV require?
The Cougar requires a larger crew of 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) compared to the M-ATV's 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Cougar or M-ATV?
The Cougar is more expensive at approximately $0.7 million per unit compared to the M-ATV at $0.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cougar or M-ATV?
The M-ATV has been produced in greater numbers with 8,722 units compared to 7,000 units of the Cougar.
What are the main armaments of the Cougar and M-ATV?
The Cougar is armed with Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) while the M-ATV carries M2HB .50 cal machine gun as its main armament.