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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light tactical vehicles category.
01 / Overview
M56A1 Coyote
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1996–
Quantity
26
Unit Price (current)
$314.9K↗ 43% inflation · 2011→2025
Original Price
$220.0K (2011)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLES · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
57
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$314.9K
Original: $220.0K (2011)
Inflation: +%43
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light tactical vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Vehicle TypeLight armored car
- Service Entry Year1997
- Crew2
- Seating Capacity2
- Drive Configuration4x4
- In ServiceYes
◈Weights & Load2MOD.2
- Curb Weight5,216 kg
- Gross Vehicle Weight5,600 kg
▣Powertrain7MOD.7
- Engine TypeV8 diesel
- Engine Power260 hp
- Transmission3-speed automatic or 4-speed automatic
- Fuel Typediesel
- Fuel Capacity95 L
- Top Speed89 km/h
- AmphibiousNo
◇Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length4.57 m
- Width2.16 m
- Height1.83 m
- Wheelbase3.3 m
◆Mobility1MOD.1
▤Protection3MOD.3
- ArmouredYes
- Protection LevelHT aluminium 8 mm
- Mine / IED ProtectionNo
⬢Special Function3MOD.3
- Crane / HIABNo
- Dozer BladeNo
- Special EquipmentBattlefield smoke generation
▲Production3MOD.3
- Total Production26
- Unit Cost220,000 USD
- Operators1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1996Production started
30
years in service
26
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLES RANKING Light Tactical Vehicles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
7LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLES3POST-COLD WAR · LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLES850UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS2PRICE · LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLES578PRICE · ALL WEAPONS15PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theLight Tactical Vehiclescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Designation for military vehicles capable of being airlifted by fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft, typically via cargo aircraft like the C-130 or CH-47.
Protected by armour plating to resist ballistic threats, fragmentation, and other hazards. Used to describe vehicles with enhanced survivability features.
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