Description:
The Swiss MOWAG company designed and developed the Piranha amphibious multipurpose armored vehicle as a private venture. The Piranha vehicles feature high survivability, high mobility due to the use of wheels, low life cycle costs, high reliability, high availability, and easy maintenance.
Piranha III vehicles offer a greater payload than preceding Piranha vehicles as well as improved protection through the use of add-on armor, high mobility and increased internal volume. The Piranha III are powered by a single MTU 6V 813 T22 diesel engine providing 400 hp, however other engines are available. They are able to accommodate a turret with a 105mm gun.
The Piranha vehicles have been deployed in conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Several thousands of them are in service today with armed forces all over the world.
Specifications Accommodation: Crew 2, Passengers 14
Guns: Main Gun Caliber 105 mm
Dimensions: Height 2.2 m, Length 7.5 m, Width 2.7 m
Weights: Max Weight 20,000 kg (44,092 lb), Min Weight 12,500 kg (27,557 lb), Payload 7,500 kg (16,534 lb)
Performance: Max Range 800 km (432 nm), Min Range 500 km (270 nm), Top Speed 28 mps (54 kt)