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Cougar vs URO VAMTAC

Cougar light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Cougar
URO VAMTAC light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ URO VAMTAC
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Specifications
Cougar URO VAMTAC
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Spain
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) and infantry mobility vehicle Multi-purpose armored vehicle
Manufacturer Force Protection UROVESA
Number produced 7,000 units 4,500 units
Estimated unit price $0.7 million $-- million
Combat weight 14.5 tons 0.0 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h 135 km/h
Operational range 966 km 600 km
Length 5.91 m 4.85 m
Width 2.74 m 2.18 m
Height 2.64 m 1.90 m
Crew 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) 1+3
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Armament & Powertrain
Cougar URO VAMTAC
Main armament Optional remote weapon station (CROWS II) --
Secondary weapon Optional firing ports --
Engine Caterpillar C-7 diesel I6, 330 hp (243 kW) Steyr 6.7L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel

Overview

The Cougar and the URO VAMTAC are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Force Protection and UROVESA respectively.

Top speed is 105 km/h for the Cougar vs 135 km/h for the URO VAMTAC. Operational range is 966 km for the Cougar vs 600 km for the URO VAMTAC.

The Cougar has been produced in 7,000 units vs 4,500 for the URO VAMTAC. The URO VAMTAC entered service 6 years before the Cougar (1998 vs 2004).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cougar or URO VAMTAC?
The URO VAMTAC 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 URO VAMTAC?
The Cougar has a longer operational range at 966 km compared to the URO VAMTAC's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the Cougar or URO VAMTAC?
The Cougar is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the URO VAMTAC's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Cougar or URO VAMTAC?
The Cougar is longer at 5.91 meters compared to the URO VAMTAC's 4.84 meters.
How many crew members do the Cougar and URO VAMTAC require?
The Cougar requires a larger crew of 6 (2 crew + 4 passengers) compared to the URO VAMTAC's 1+3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cougar or URO VAMTAC?
The Cougar has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 4,500 units of the URO VAMTAC.