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RG-31 Nyala vs Tigr

RG-31 Nyala vs Tigr at a glance β€” weight 7,280 vs 7,200 kg, top speed 100 vs 140 km/h, range 900 vs 1,000 km, crew 5 to 10 vs 2 + 9, 10, or 11 depending on variant.

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Specifications
RG-31 Nyala Tigr
Origin country πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Protected Mobility Vehicle Protected Mobility Vehicle
Type Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Infantry Mobility Vehicle
Manufacturer Land Systems OMC Military Industrial Company
Number produced 2,520 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 7.3 tons 7.2 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 140 km/h
Operational range 900 km 1,000 km
Length 6.40 m 5.70 m
Width 2.47 m 2.33 m
Height 2.63 m 2.40 m
Crew 5 to 10 2 + 9, 10, or 11 depending on variant
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Armament & Powertrain
RG-31 Nyala Tigr
Main armament -- 7.62mm PKP Pecheneg machine gun
Secondary weapon -- 12.7mm Kord heavy machine gun
Engine 300 hp Cummins ISB 6.7 litre diesel engine, 385 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RG-31 Nyala or Tigr?
The Tigr is faster with a maximum road speed of 140 km/h compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the RG-31 Nyala or Tigr?
The Tigr has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 900 km.
Which is heavier, the RG-31 Nyala or Tigr?
The RG-31 Nyala is heavier at 7.3 tons combat weight compared to the Tigr's 7.2 tons.
Which is larger, the RG-31 Nyala or Tigr?
The RG-31 Nyala is longer at 6.40 meters compared to the Tigr's 5.70 meters.
How many crew members do the RG-31 Nyala and Tigr require?
The RG-31 Nyala requires a larger crew of 5, against 2 for the Tigr.