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Kirpi vs Nimr II

Kirpi vs Nimr II at a glance โ€” weight 20,000 vs 6,700 kg, crew 3 (driver, commander, gunner) vs 2 + 6 soldiers.

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๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท KirpiFull specs
Specifications
Kirpi Nimr II
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Turkey ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช United Arab Emirates
Category Protected Mobility Vehicle Protected Mobility Vehicle
Type Mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle High Mobility Tactical Vehicle
Manufacturer BMC NIMR Automotive
Number produced 2,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 20.0 tons 6.7 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 135 km/h
Operational range -- km 800 km
Length -- m 5.19 m
Width -- m 2.30 m
Height -- m 2.21 m
Crew 3 (driver, commander, gunner) 2 + 6 soldiers
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Armament & Powertrain
Kirpi Nimr II
Main armament 7.62-mm machine gun Remote-controlled weapon station (up to 12.7 mm machine gun)
Secondary weapon 12.7-mm machine gun --
Engine BMC TUNA engine Cummins ISBe 320 Diesel Engine with 320 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is heavier, the Kirpi or Nimr II?
The Kirpi is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the Nimr II's 6.7 tons.
How many crew members do the Kirpi and Nimr II require?
The Kirpi requires a larger crew of 3, against 2 for the Nimr II.
What are the main armaments of the Kirpi and Nimr II?
The Kirpi is armed with 7.62-mm machine gun while the Nimr II carries Remote-controlled weapon station (up to 12.7 mm machine gun) as its main armament.