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RG-31 Nyala vs Type 16 MCV

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Specifications
RG-31 Nyala Type 16 MCV
Origin country πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle 8Γ—8 Armored Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Land Systems OMC Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 2,520 units 142 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $5.8 million
Combat weight 7.3 tons 26.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 900 km 400 km
Length 6.40 m 8.45 m
Width 2.47 m 2.98 m
Height 2.63 m 2.87 m
Crew 5 to 10 4
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Armament & Powertrain
RG-31 Nyala Type 16 MCV
Main armament -- 105 mm L/52 gun
Secondary weapon -- 12.7 mm (0.5 in) M2 Browning machine gun
Engine 300 hp 4-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel 11.3 litre 570 hp (430 kW)

Overview

The RG-31 Nyala and the Type 16 MCV are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Land Systems OMC and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively.

At 26.0 tons, the Type 16 MCV is 3.6x the RG-31 Nyala's 7.3 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the RG-31 Nyala vs 100 km/h for the Type 16 MCV. Operational range is 900 km for the RG-31 Nyala vs 400 km for the Type 16 MCV.

The RG-31 Nyala has been produced in 2,520 units vs 142 for the Type 16 MCV. The RG-31 Nyala entered service 18 years before the Type 16 MCV (1998 vs 2016).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RG-31 Nyala or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the RG-31 Nyala or Type 16 MCV?
The RG-31 Nyala has a longer operational range at 900 km compared to the Type 16 MCV's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the RG-31 Nyala or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 7.3 tons.
Which is larger, the RG-31 Nyala or Type 16 MCV?
The Type 16 MCV is longer at 8.45 meters compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 6.40 meters.
How many crew members do the RG-31 Nyala and Type 16 MCV require?
The RG-31 Nyala requires a larger crew of 5 to 10 compared to the Type 16 MCV's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RG-31 Nyala or Type 16 MCV?
The RG-31 Nyala has been produced in greater numbers with 2,520 units compared to 142 units of the Type 16 MCV.