GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

RG-31 Nyala vs Tigr

Tigr light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tigr
Change comparison vs
Specifications
RG-31 Nyala Tigr
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured 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
Performance Radar Chart
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

Overview

The RG-31 Nyala and the Tigr are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Land Systems OMC and Military Industrial Company respectively.

The RG-31 Nyala weighs 7.3 tons vs 7.2 tons for the Tigr. Top speed is 100 km/h for the RG-31 Nyala vs 140 km/h for the Tigr. Operational range is 900 km for the RG-31 Nyala vs 1,000 km for the Tigr.

The RG-31 Nyala entered service 8 years before the Tigr (1998 vs 2006).

Related Comparisons
RG-31 Nyala vs HMMWV (Humvee) RG-31 Nyala vs LMV RG-31 Nyala vs Cougar RG-31 Nyala vs URO VAMTAC RG-31 Nyala vs Casspir RG-31 Nyala vs VBL

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 to 10 compared to the Tigr's 2 + 9, 10, or 11 depending on variant crew members.