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M-ATV vs RG-31 Nyala

M-ATV armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M-ATV
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Specifications
M-ATV RG-31 Nyala
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Light Armoured Vehicle
Type MRAP Vehicle Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle
Manufacturer Oshkosh Defense Land Systems OMC
Number produced 8,722 units -- units
Estimated unit price $0.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 12.7 tons 7.3 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 510 km 900 km
Length 6.27 m 6.40 m
Width 2.49 m 2.47 m
Height 2.70 m 2.63 m
Crew 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) 5 to 10
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M-ATV RG-31 Nyala
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun --
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher --
Engine Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp 300 hp

Overview

The M-ATV is a Armored Personnel Carrier, while the RG-31 Nyala is a Light Armoured Vehicle.

The M-ATV weighs 12.7 tons vs 7.3 tons for the RG-31 Nyala. Top speed is 105 km/h for the M-ATV vs 100 km/h for the RG-31 Nyala. Operational range is 510 km for the M-ATV vs 900 km for the RG-31 Nyala.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-ATV or RG-31 Nyala?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M-ATV or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala has a longer operational range at 900 km compared to the M-ATV's 510 km.
Which is heavier, the M-ATV or RG-31 Nyala?
The M-ATV is heavier at 12.7 tons combat weight compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 7.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M-ATV or RG-31 Nyala?
The RG-31 Nyala is longer at 6.40 meters compared to the M-ATV's 6.27 meters.
How many crew members do the M-ATV and RG-31 Nyala require?
The RG-31 Nyala requires a larger crew of 5 to 10 compared to the M-ATV's 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) crew members.