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Cougar vs RG-31 Nyala

Cougar vs RG-31 Nyala at a glance — weight 14,500 vs 7,280 kg, top speed 105 vs 100 km/h, range 966 vs 900 km, crew 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) vs 5 to 10.

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Specifications
Cougar RG-31 Nyala
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Protected Mobility Vehicle Protected Mobility Vehicle
Type Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) and infantry mobility vehicle Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle
Manufacturer Force Protection Land Systems OMC
Number produced 7,000 units 2,520 units
Estimated unit price $0.7 million $-- million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 7.3 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 966 km 900 km
Length 5.91 m 6.40 m
Width 2.74 m 2.47 m
Height 2.64 m 2.63 m
Crew 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) 5 to 10
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Armament & Powertrain
Cougar RG-31 Nyala
Main armament Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) --
Secondary weapon Optional firing ports --
Engine Caterpillar C-7 diesel I6, 330 hp (243 kW) 300 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cougar or RG-31 Nyala?
The Cougar is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Cougar or RG-31 Nyala?
The Cougar has a longer operational range at 966 km compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 900 km.
Which is heavier, the Cougar or RG-31 Nyala?
The Cougar is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 7.3 tons.
Which is larger, the Cougar or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala is longer at 6.40 meters compared to the Cougar's 5.91 meters.
How many crew members do the Cougar and RG-31 Nyala require?
The Cougar requires a larger crew of 6, against 5 for the RG-31 Nyala.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cougar or RG-31 Nyala?
The Cougar has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 2,520 units of the RG-31 Nyala.