Cougar
The Cougar is a 6x6 direct or semi-direct fire support vehicle which
is part of the Armoured Vehicles General Purpose (AVGP) family. Canada bought
195 of these fully amphibious vehicles from General Motors in London, Ont.
The Cougar is also used in Peace Keeping and training.
Specifications
Length- 5.87m
Width- 2.5m
Height- 1.85m
Weight- 10.5 t
Engine- 275 horse power Detroit Diesal
Speed:
- Land- 100 kp/h
- Water- 10 kp/h
Weapons-
- 76mm gun
- 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
- 2 four barrel smoke grenade launcher
Sights-
- Day Sight AV NO.71 (Crew Commander)
- Day Sight AV NO. 54 (Gunner)
Spot Light- 500 000 candle power
Entered Service- 1978