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M1117 ASV vs RG-31 Nyala

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🇺🇸 M1117 ASV
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Specifications
M1117 ASV RG-31 Nyala
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Armored Security Vehicle Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle
Manufacturer Textron Land Systems OMC
Number produced 2,058 units 2,520 units
Estimated unit price $0.8 million $-- million
Combat weight 13.4 tons 7.3 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 700 km 900 km
Length 6.10 m 6.40 m
Width 2.38 m 2.47 m
Height 2.64 m 2.63 m
Crew 3 5 to 10
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Armament & Powertrain
M1117 ASV RG-31 Nyala
Main armament Mk 19 40mm grenade launcher --
Secondary weapon M2HB .50 cal machine gun --
Engine Cummins 6CTA8.3 260 hp diesel 300 hp

Overview

The M1117 ASV and the RG-31 Nyala are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Textron and Land Systems OMC respectively.

The M1117 ASV weighs 13.4 tons vs 7.3 tons for the RG-31 Nyala. Top speed is 100 km/h for the M1117 ASV vs 100 km/h for the RG-31 Nyala. Operational range is 700 km for the M1117 ASV vs 900 km for the RG-31 Nyala.

The M1117 ASV has been produced in 2,058 units vs 2,520 for the RG-31 Nyala. The RG-31 Nyala entered service 1 years before the M1117 ASV (1998 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1117 ASV or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M1117 ASV's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1117 ASV or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala has a longer operational range at 900 km compared to the M1117 ASV's 700 km.
Which is heavier, the M1117 ASV or RG-31 Nyala?
The M1117 ASV is heavier at 13.4 tons combat weight compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 7.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M1117 ASV or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala is longer at 6.40 meters compared to the M1117 ASV's 6.10 meters.
How many crew members do the M1117 ASV and RG-31 Nyala require?
The RG-31 Nyala requires a larger crew of 5 to 10 compared to the M1117 ASV's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1117 ASV or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala has been produced in greater numbers with 2,520 units compared to 2,058 units of the M1117 ASV.