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M8 Greyhound vs Cobra II

M8 Greyhound light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M8 Greyhound
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Specifications
M8 Greyhound Cobra II
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· Turkey
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle Armoured tactical vehicle
Manufacturer Ford Otokar
Number produced 8,523 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 7.7 tons 10.5 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 110 km/h
Operational range 480 km 700 km
Length 5.01 m 5.60 m
Width 2.26 m 2.50 m
Height 2.54 m 2.20 m
Crew 4 maximum ten personnel including the driver and the commander
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Armament & Powertrain
M8 Greyhound Cobra II
Main armament 1 M6 37mm gun remote controlled weapon system (RCWS) of up to 30 mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 1 Browning 12.7mm machine gun grenade launcher
Engine Hercules Model JXD Inline-6 Diesel Engine with 110 hp 6.7L, six-cylinder, water cooled, turbo charged, common rail, diesel engine

Overview

The M8 Greyhound and the Cobra II are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Ford and Otokar respectively.

The M8 Greyhound weighs 7.7 tons vs 10.5 tons for the Cobra II. Top speed is 90 km/h for the M8 Greyhound vs 110 km/h for the Cobra II. Operational range is 480 km for the M8 Greyhound vs 700 km for the Cobra II. The M8 Greyhound is armed with a 1 M6 37mm gun, while the Cobra II carries a remote controlled weapon system (RCWS) of up to 30 mm machine gun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M8 Greyhound or Cobra II?
The Cobra II is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the M8 Greyhound's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M8 Greyhound or Cobra II?
The Cobra II has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the M8 Greyhound's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the M8 Greyhound or Cobra II?
The Cobra II is heavier at 10.5 tons combat weight compared to the M8 Greyhound's 7.7 tons.
Which is larger, the M8 Greyhound or Cobra II?
The Cobra II is longer at 5.60 meters compared to the M8 Greyhound's 5.01 meters.
How many crew members do the M8 Greyhound and Cobra II require?
The Cobra II requires a larger crew of maximum ten personnel including the driver and the commander compared to the M8 Greyhound's 4 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M8 Greyhound and Cobra II?
The M8 Greyhound is armed with 1 M6 37mm gun while the Cobra II carries remote controlled weapon system (RCWS) of up to 30 mm machine gun as its main armament.