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BAE Systems CV90 vs Rheinmetall Puma

BAE Systems CV90 and Rheinmetall Puma are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The Rheinmetall Puma leads on range (400 vs 320 km).

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Full spec sheet

BAE Systems CV90 Wins 4/7
Rheinmetall Puma Wins 3/7
Performance
Max speed (km/h) 70 km/h 70 km/h
Range (km) 320 km 400 km
Power-to-weight (hp/t) 24 hp/t 27.3 hp/t
Firepower
Caliber (mm) 40 mm 30 mm
Ammunition 234 200
Physical
Length (m) 6.55 m 7.4 m
Combat weight (kg) 35,000 kg 43,000 kg
Crew 3 3
Troop capacity 8 6
Propulsion
Engine power (hp) 810 hp 1,088 hp
Program
Unit cost (USD) N/A $10,000,000
Units built 1,600 350
Operator countries 7 1

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, BAE Systems CV90 and Rheinmetall Puma? +

The BAE Systems CV90 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 70 km/h.

Which has the longer range? +

The Rheinmetall Puma has the longest range at 400 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 power-to-weight? +

The Rheinmetall Puma has the higher power-to-weight at 27.3 hp/t.

Which has the higher ammunition? +

The BAE Systems CV90 has the higher ammunition at 234.

Which has the higher troop capacity? +

The BAE Systems CV90 has the higher troop capacity at 8.

Is the BAE Systems CV90 better than the Rheinmetall Puma? +

On the public specs we track, the Rheinmetall Puma leads on 3 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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