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Cougar vs Cobra

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Specifications
Cougar Cobra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Turkey
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 Otokar
Number produced 7,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $0.7 million $-- million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 6.2 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h 115 km/h
Operational range 966 km 752 km
Length 5.91 m 5.23 m
Width 2.74 m 2.22 m
Height 2.64 m 2.10 m
Crew 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) 1+8
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Armament & Powertrain
Cougar Cobra
Main armament Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) --
Secondary weapon Optional firing ports --
Engine Caterpillar C-7 diesel I6, 330 hp (243 kW) 6.5 L, GM V8 diesel, water-cooled, turbocharged, 190 hp

Overview

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

At 14.5 tons, the Cougar is 2.3x the Cobra's 6.2 tons. Top speed is 105 km/h for the Cougar vs 115 km/h for the Cobra. Operational range is 966 km for the Cougar vs 752 km for the Cobra.

The Cobra entered service 7 years before the Cougar (1997 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cougar or Cobra?
The Cobra is faster with a maximum road speed of 115 km/h compared to the Cougar's 105 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Cougar or Cobra?
The Cougar has a longer operational range at 966 km compared to the Cobra's 752 km.
Which is heavier, the Cougar or Cobra?
The Cougar is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the Cobra's 6.2 tons.
Which is larger, the Cougar or Cobra?
The Cougar is longer at 5.91 meters compared to the Cobra's 5.23 meters.
How many crew members do the Cougar and Cobra require?
The Cougar requires a larger crew of 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) compared to the Cobra's 1+8 crew members.