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Cougar vs Type 16 MCV

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Specifications
Cougar Type 16 MCV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) and infantry mobility vehicle 8×8 Armored Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Force Protection Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 7,000 units 142 units
Estimated unit price $0.7 million $5.8 million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 26.0 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 966 km 400 km
Length 5.91 m 8.45 m
Width 2.74 m 2.98 m
Height 2.64 m 2.87 m
Crew 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Cougar Type 16 MCV
Main armament Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) 105 mm L/52 gun
Secondary weapon Optional firing ports 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun
Engine Caterpillar C-7 diesel I6, 330 hp (243 kW) 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW)

Overview

The Cougar and the Type 16 MCV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Force Protection and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively.

The Cougar weighs 14.5 tons vs 26.0 tons for the Type 16 MCV. Top speed is 105 km/h for the Cougar vs 100 km/h for the Type 16 MCV. Operational range is 966 km for the Cougar vs 400 km for the Type 16 MCV. The Cougar is armed with a Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II), while the Type 16 MCV carries a 105 mm L/52 gun.

The Cougar has been produced in 7,000 units vs 142 for the Type 16 MCV. Unit cost is $0.73M for the Cougar vs $5.8M for the Type 16 MCV. The Cougar entered service 12 years before the Type 16 MCV (2004 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cougar or Type 16 MCV?
The Cougar is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the Type 16 MCV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Cougar or Type 16 MCV?
The Cougar has a longer operational range at 966 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Cougar or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the Cougar's 14.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Cougar or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is longer at 8.45 meters compared to the Cougar's 5.91 meters.
How many crew members do the Cougar and Type 16 MCV require?
The Cougar requires a larger crew of 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) compared to the Type 16 MCV's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Cougar or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is more expensive at approximately $5.8 million per unit compared to the Cougar at $0.7 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cougar or Type 16 MCV?
The Cougar has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 142 units of the Type 16 MCV.
What are the main armaments of the Cougar and Type 16 MCV?
The Cougar is armed with Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) while the Type 16 MCV carries 105 mm L/52 gun as its main armament.