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HMMWV (Humvee) vs RG-31 Nyala

HMMWV (Humvee) light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ HMMWV (Humvee)
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Specifications
HMMWV (Humvee) RG-31 Nyala
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Utility Vehicle Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle
Manufacturer AM General Land Systems OMC
Number produced 230,000 units 2,520 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 2.7 tons 7.3 tons
Maximum speed 89 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 480 km 900 km
Length 4.57 m 6.40 m
Width 2.16 m 2.47 m
Height 1.83 m 2.63 m
Crew 4 5 to 10
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Armament & Powertrain
HMMWV (Humvee) RG-31 Nyala
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun --
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher --
Engine 6.5L V8 turbo-diesel 300 hp

Overview

The HMMWV (Humvee) and the RG-31 Nyala are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by AM General and Land Systems OMC respectively.

At 7.3 tons, the RG-31 Nyala is 2.7x the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons. Top speed is 89 km/h for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 100 km/h for the RG-31 Nyala. Operational range is 480 km for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 900 km for the RG-31 Nyala.

The HMMWV (Humvee) has been produced in 230,000 units vs 2,520 for the RG-31 Nyala. The HMMWV (Humvee) entered service 13 years before the RG-31 Nyala (1985 vs 1998).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HMMWV (Humvee) or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 89 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the HMMWV (Humvee) or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala has a longer operational range at 900 km compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 480 km.
Which is heavier, the HMMWV (Humvee) or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala is heavier at 7.3 tons combat weight compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons.
Which is larger, the HMMWV (Humvee) or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala is longer at 6.40 meters compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 4.57 meters.
How many crew members do the HMMWV (Humvee) and RG-31 Nyala require?
The RG-31 Nyala requires a larger crew of 5 to 10 compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HMMWV (Humvee) or RG-31 Nyala?
The HMMWV (Humvee) has been produced in greater numbers with 230,000 units compared to 2,520 units of the RG-31 Nyala.