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RG-31 Nyala vs VBL

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Specifications
RG-31 Nyala VBL
Origin country πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Light armoured vehicle
Manufacturer Land Systems OMC Panhard
Number produced 2,520 units 2,600 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 7.3 tons 4.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 900 km 600 km
Length 6.40 m -- m
Width 2.47 m -- m
Height 2.63 m -- m
Crew 5 to 10 --
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Armament & Powertrain
RG-31 Nyala VBL
Engine 300 hp 130 hp (97 kW) diesel engine

Overview

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

The RG-31 Nyala weighs 7.3 tons vs 4.0 tons for the VBL. Top speed is 100 km/h for the RG-31 Nyala vs 95 km/h for the VBL. Operational range is 900 km for the RG-31 Nyala vs 600 km for the VBL.

The RG-31 Nyala has been produced in 2,520 units vs 2,600 for the VBL. The VBL entered service 8 years before the RG-31 Nyala (1990 vs 1998).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RG-31 Nyala or VBL?
The RG-31 Nyala is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the VBL's 95 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the RG-31 Nyala or VBL?
The RG-31 Nyala has a longer operational range at 900 km compared to the VBL's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the RG-31 Nyala or VBL?
The RG-31 Nyala is heavier at 7.3 tons combat weight compared to the VBL's 4.0 tons.
Which is larger, the RG-31 Nyala or VBL?
The RG-31 Nyala is longer at 6.40 meters compared to the VBL's 0.00 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RG-31 Nyala or VBL?
The VBL has been produced in greater numbers with 2,600 units compared to 2,520 units of the RG-31 Nyala.