Cougar CAT II A1

DAYTON, Ohio -- Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle on display in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts.(U.S. Air Force photo)

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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Cougar CAT II A1

DAYTON, Ohio -- Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle on display in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts.(U.S. Air Force photo)

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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Cougar CAT II A1

DAYTON, Ohio -- Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle on display in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts.(U.S. Air Force photo)

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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Cougar CAT II A1

DAYTON, Ohio -- Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle on display in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts.(U.S. Air Force photo)

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Cougar CAT II A1

Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019.

Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts.

TECHNICAL NOTES:
Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp
Load: 10 troops
Maximum speed: 55 mph
Range: 350 miles
Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor

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Cougar CAT II A1

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Cougar CAT II A1

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Cougar CAT II A1

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Cougar CAT II A1

Cougar CAT II A1

In support of an official event

The Museum will be closed Sunday, May 25 In addition, the Presidential Gallery will be closed Saturday, May 24

Normal hours will resume on Monday, May 26

Cougar CAT II A1

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Cougar CAT II A1

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Cougar CAT II A1

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Cougar CAT II A1

The Museum will be closed Sunday, May 25
In addition, the Presidential Gallery will be closed Saturday, May 24