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HMMWV (Humvee) vs Cobra

HMMWV (Humvee) light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ HMMWV (Humvee)
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Specifications
HMMWV (Humvee) Cobra
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· Turkey
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Utility Vehicle Infantry mobility vehicle with MRAP capabilities
Manufacturer AM General Otokar
Number produced 230,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 2.7 tons 6.2 tons
Maximum speed 89 km/h 115 km/h
Operational range 480 km 752 km
Length 4.57 m 5.23 m
Width 2.16 m 2.22 m
Height 1.83 m 2.10 m
Crew 4 1+8
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Armament & Powertrain
HMMWV (Humvee) Cobra
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun --
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher --
Engine 6.5L V8 turbo-diesel 6.5 L, GM V8 diesel, water-cooled, turbocharged, 190 hp

Overview

The HMMWV (Humvee) and the Cobra are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by AM General and Otokar respectively.

At 6.2 tons, the Cobra is 2.3x the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons. Top speed is 89 km/h for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 115 km/h for the Cobra. Operational range is 480 km for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 752 km for the Cobra.

The HMMWV (Humvee) entered service 12 years before the Cobra (1985 vs 1997).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Cobra?
The Cobra is faster with a maximum road speed of 115 km/h compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 89 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Cobra?
The Cobra has a longer operational range at 752 km compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 480 km.
Which is heavier, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Cobra?
The Cobra is heavier at 6.2 tons combat weight compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons.
Which is larger, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Cobra?
The Cobra is longer at 5.23 meters compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 4.57 meters.
How many crew members do the HMMWV (Humvee) and Cobra require?
The HMMWV (Humvee) requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Cobra's 1+8 crew members.