Cougar (MRAP)

Cougar H (4×4)
Cougar in service with a US Marine unit in Iraq
Type	Infantry Mobility Vehicle
Place of origin	United States
Service history
Used by	See Operators
Wars	Iraq War War in Afghanistan Syrian Civil War Second Libyan Civil War Russo-Ukrainian War War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine [1]
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)[2]
Length	19.41 ft (5.91 m)
Width	9.0 ft (2.74 m)
Height	8.67 ft (2.64 m)
Crew	2+4[2]
Armor	Classified
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)[2]
Transmission	Allison 3500SP automatic[3]
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
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)[4] Mastiff: 50,000 lb (22.7 t) maximum[5]
Length	7.08 m (23.25 ft)
Width	2.74 m (9.0 ft)
Height	2.64 m (8.67 ft)
Crew	2+8[3]
Armor	all-round protection from .50 BMG[6]
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)[4]
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.^[3] 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.^[7] 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.