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HMMWV (Humvee) vs Tigr

HMMWV (Humvee) light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HMMWV (Humvee)
Tigr light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tigr
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Specifications
HMMWV (Humvee) Tigr
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Utility Vehicle Infantry Mobility Vehicle
Manufacturer AM General Military Industrial Company
Number produced 230,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $0.2 million
Combat weight 2.7 tons 7.2 tons
Maximum speed 89 km/h 140 km/h
Operational range 480 km 1,000 km
Length 4.57 m 5.70 m
Width 2.16 m 2.33 m
Height 1.83 m 2.40 m
Crew 4 2 + 9, 10, or 11 depending on variant
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Armament & Powertrain
HMMWV (Humvee) Tigr
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun 7.62mm PKP Pecheneg machine gun
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher 12.7mm Kord heavy machine gun
Engine 6.5L V8 turbo-diesel Cummins ISB 6.7 litre diesel engine, 385 hp

Overview

The HMMWV (Humvee) and the Tigr are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by AM General and Military Industrial Company respectively.

At 7.2 tons, the Tigr is 2.7:1 the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons. Top speed is 89 km/h for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 140 km/h for the Tigr. Operational range is 480 km for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs 1,000 km for the Tigr. The HMMWV (Humvee) is armed with a M2HB .50 cal machine gun, while the Tigr carries a 7.62mm PKP Pecheneg machine gun.

Unit cost is $0.22M for the HMMWV (Humvee) vs $0.16M for the Tigr. The HMMWV (Humvee) entered service 21 years before the Tigr (1985 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Tigr?
The Tigr is faster with a maximum road speed of 140 km/h compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 89 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Tigr?
The Tigr has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 480 km.
Which is heavier, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Tigr?
The Tigr is heavier at 7.2 tons combat weight compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 2.7 tons.
Which is larger, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Tigr?
The Tigr is longer at 5.70 meters compared to the HMMWV (Humvee)'s 4.57 meters.
How many crew members do the HMMWV (Humvee) and Tigr require?
The HMMWV (Humvee) requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Tigr's 2 + 9, 10, or 11 depending on variant crew members.
Which is more expensive, the HMMWV (Humvee) or Tigr?
The HMMWV (Humvee) is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Tigr at $0.2 million.
What are the main armaments of the HMMWV (Humvee) and Tigr?
The HMMWV (Humvee) is armed with M2HB .50 cal machine gun while the Tigr carries 7.62mm PKP Pecheneg machine gun as its main armament.