Thales Group Bushmaster vs Rheinmetall Puma
Thales Group Bushmaster and Rheinmetall Puma are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The Thales Group Bushmaster leads on range (800 vs 400 km).
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Full spec sheet
 Thales Group Bushmaster
Wins 5/6 |  Rheinmetall Puma
Wins 1/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 100 km/h ✓ | 70 km/h |
| Range (km) | 800 km ✓ | 400 km |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | N/A | 27.3 hp/t |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 7.6 mm | 30 mm |
| Ammunition | N/A | 200 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 7.18 m | 7.4 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 14,500 kg | 43,000 kg |
| Crew | 2 | 3 |
| Troop capacity | 8 ✓ | 6 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 300 hp | 1,088 hp ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | N/A | $10,000,000 |
| Units built | 1,000 ✓ | 350 |
| Operator countries | 8 ✓ | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Thales Group Bushmaster and Rheinmetall Puma? +
The Thales Group Bushmaster is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 100 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Thales Group Bushmaster has the longest range at 800 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Rheinmetall Puma has the lower public unit-cost figure at 10,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher troop capacity? +
The Thales Group Bushmaster has the higher troop capacity at 8.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The Rheinmetall Puma has the higher engine power at 1,088 hp.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Thales Group Bushmaster has the higher units built at 1,000.
Is the Thales Group Bushmaster better than the Rheinmetall Puma? +
On the public specs we track, the Thales Group Bushmaster leads on 5 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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