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Cougar vs RG-31 Nyala

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Specifications
Cougar RG-31 Nyala
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured 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 -- 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
Performance Radar Chart
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

Overview

The Cougar and the RG-31 Nyala are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Force Protection and Land Systems OMC respectively.

The Cougar weighs 14.5 tons vs 7.3 tons for the RG-31 Nyala. Top speed is 105 km/h for the Cougar vs 100 km/h for the RG-31 Nyala. Operational range is 966 km for the Cougar vs 900 km for the RG-31 Nyala.

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 (2 crew + 4 passengers) compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 5 to 10 crew members.