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K151 Raycolt vs RG-31 Nyala

K151 Raycolt light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· K151 Raycolt
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Specifications
K151 Raycolt RG-31 Nyala
Origin country πŸ‡°πŸ‡· South Korea πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light utility vehicle Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle
Manufacturer Kia Motors Land Systems OMC
Number produced -- units 2,520 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 5.7 tons 7.3 tons
Maximum speed 130 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 640 km 900 km
Length 4.90 m 6.40 m
Width 2.20 m 2.47 m
Height 1.98 m 2.63 m
Crew 1 + 3 5 to 10
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Armament & Powertrain
K151 Raycolt RG-31 Nyala
Engine Hyundai S2 D6EB 3.0L V6 diesel, 225 hp 300 hp

Overview

The K151 Raycolt and the RG-31 Nyala are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Kia Motors and Land Systems OMC respectively.

The K151 Raycolt weighs 5.7 tons vs 7.3 tons for the RG-31 Nyala. Top speed is 130 km/h for the K151 Raycolt vs 100 km/h for the RG-31 Nyala. Operational range is 640 km for the K151 Raycolt vs 900 km for the RG-31 Nyala.

The RG-31 Nyala entered service 19 years before the K151 Raycolt (1998 vs 2017).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K151 Raycolt or RG-31 Nyala?
The K151 Raycolt is faster with a maximum road speed of 130 km/h compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K151 Raycolt or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala has a longer operational range at 900 km compared to the K151 Raycolt's 640 km.
Which is heavier, the K151 Raycolt or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala is heavier at 7.3 tons combat weight compared to the K151 Raycolt's 5.7 tons.
Which is larger, the K151 Raycolt or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala is longer at 6.40 meters compared to the K151 Raycolt's 4.90 meters.
How many crew members do the K151 Raycolt and RG-31 Nyala require?
The RG-31 Nyala requires a larger crew of 5 to 10 compared to the K151 Raycolt's 1 + 3 crew members.