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RG-31 Nyala vs URO VAMTAC

URO VAMTAC light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
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Specifications
RG-31 Nyala URO VAMTAC
Origin country πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Spain
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Multi-purpose armored vehicle
Manufacturer Land Systems OMC UROVESA
Number produced 2,520 units 4,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 7.3 tons 0.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 135 km/h
Operational range 900 km 600 km
Length 6.40 m 4.85 m
Width 2.47 m 2.18 m
Height 2.63 m 1.90 m
Crew 5 to 10 1+3
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Armament & Powertrain
RG-31 Nyala URO VAMTAC
Engine 300 hp Steyr 6.7L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel

Overview

The RG-31 Nyala and the URO VAMTAC are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Land Systems OMC and UROVESA respectively.

Top speed is 100 km/h for the RG-31 Nyala vs 135 km/h for the URO VAMTAC. Operational range is 900 km for the RG-31 Nyala vs 600 km for the URO VAMTAC.

The RG-31 Nyala has been produced in 2,520 units vs 4,500 for the URO VAMTAC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RG-31 Nyala or URO VAMTAC?
The URO VAMTAC is faster with a maximum road speed of 135 km/h compared to the RG-31 Nyala's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the RG-31 Nyala or URO VAMTAC?
The RG-31 Nyala has a longer operational range at 900 km compared to the URO VAMTAC's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the RG-31 Nyala or URO VAMTAC?
The RG-31 Nyala is heavier at 7.3 tons combat weight compared to the URO VAMTAC's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the RG-31 Nyala or URO VAMTAC?
The RG-31 Nyala is longer at 6.40 meters compared to the URO VAMTAC's 4.84 meters.
How many crew members do the RG-31 Nyala and URO VAMTAC require?
The RG-31 Nyala requires a larger crew of 5 to 10 compared to the URO VAMTAC's 1+3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RG-31 Nyala or URO VAMTAC?
The URO VAMTAC has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 2,520 units of the RG-31 Nyala.