Cougar (MRAP)
| Cougar H (4×4) | |
|---|---|
Cougar in service with a US Marine unit in Iraq | |
| Type | Infantry mobility vehicle with MRAP capabilities |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War Syrian Civil War Second Libyan Civil War Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Technical Solutions South Africa |
| Manufacturer | Force Protection, Inc. |
| Unit cost | $475,000 |
| Produced | 2002 |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Curb: 32,000 lb (14.5 t) Gross max: 38,000 lb (17.2 t) |
| Length | 19.41 ft (5.91 m) |
| Width | 9.0 ft (2.74 m) |
| Height | 8.67 ft (2.64 m) |
| Crew | 2+4 |
| Armor | up to STANAG 4569 Level 3 |
Main armament | Optional remote weapon station (Common Remotely Operated Weapon System II) |
Secondary armament | Optional firing ports |
| Engine | Caterpillar C-7 Diesel I6 330 HP (243 kW) |
| Payload capacity | 6,000 lb (2.72 t) |
| Transmission | Allison 3500SP automatic |
| Suspension | 4×4 wheeled |
| Ground clearance | 15 in (410 mm) |
Operational range | 600 mi (966 km) |
| Maximum speed | 65 mph (105 km/h) |
| Cougar HE (6×6) | |
|---|---|
Cougar HE | |
| Type | Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle |
| Place of origin | United States South Africa |
| Service history | |
| Used by | United States Armed Forces British Army |
| Wars | Iraq War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Technical Solutions (South Africa) |
| Manufacturer | Force Protection, Inc. |
| Unit cost | $644,000 |
| Produced | 2002 |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Curb: 38,000 lb (17.2 t) Gross max: 49,000 lb (22.2 t) Mastiff: 50,000 lb (22.7 t) maximum |
| Length | 7.08 m (23.25 ft) |
| Width | 2.74 m (9.0 ft) |
| Height | 2.64 m (8.67 ft) |
| Crew | 2+8 |
| Armor | all-round protection from .50 BMG |
Main armament | Optional remote weapon station (Common Remotely Operated Weapon System II) |
Secondary armament | Optional firing ports |
| Engine | Caterpillar C-7 Diesel I6 243 kW (330 hp) |
| Payload capacity | 13,000 lb (5.90 t) |
| Transmission | Allison 3500SP automatic |
| Suspension | 6×6 wheeled |
| Ground clearance | 15 in (410 mm) |
Operational range | 600 miles (966 km) |
| Maximum speed | 65 mph (105 km/h) |
The Cougar is a mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) and infantry mobility vehicle structured to be resistant to landmines and improvised munitions.
It is a family of armored vehicles produced by Force Protection Inc, which manufactures ballistic and mine-protected vehicles. The vehicles are integrated by Spartan Motors. These vehicles are protected against small arms, land mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) using a combination of design features and materials to protect both the crew and engine compartment against a wide range of attacks. A monocoque type, V-shaped hull extends to the engine bay and serves to direct the blast away from under the vehicle. The dual air-conditioners help keep heavily dressed troops from overheating in temperatures over 100 °F (38 °C) in Iraq.