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Cougar vs Nimr II

Cougar vs Nimr II at a glance — weight 14,500 vs 6,700 kg, top speed 105 vs 135 km/h, range 966 vs 800 km, crew 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) vs 2 + 6 soldiers.

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🇺🇸 Cougar
Specifications
Cougar Nimr II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Category Protected Mobility Vehicle Protected Mobility Vehicle
Type Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) and infantry mobility vehicle High Mobility Tactical Vehicle
Manufacturer Force Protection NIMR Automotive
Number produced 7,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $0.7 million $-- million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 6.7 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h 135 km/h
Operational range 966 km 800 km
Length 5.91 m 5.19 m
Width 2.74 m 2.30 m
Height 2.64 m 2.21 m
Crew 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) 2 + 6 soldiers
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Cougar Nimr II
Main armament Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) Remote-controlled weapon station (up to 12.7 mm machine gun)
Secondary weapon Optional firing ports --
Engine Caterpillar C-7 diesel I6, 330 hp (243 kW) Cummins ISBe 320 Diesel Engine with 320 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cougar or Nimr II?
The Nimr II is faster with a maximum road speed of 135 km/h compared to the Cougar's 105 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Cougar or Nimr II?
The Cougar has a longer operational range at 966 km compared to the Nimr II's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the Cougar or Nimr II?
The Cougar is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the Nimr II's 6.7 tons.
Which is larger, the Cougar or Nimr II?
The Cougar is longer at 5.91 meters compared to the Nimr II's 5.19 meters.
How many crew members do the Cougar and Nimr II require?
The Cougar requires a larger crew of 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) compared to the Nimr II's 2 + 6 soldiers crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Cougar and Nimr II?
The Cougar is armed with Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) while the Nimr II carries Remote-controlled weapon station (up to 12.7 mm machine gun) as its main armament.