Eagle 4x4

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1988
Total Production : ?

The Eagle 4x4 armored reconnaissance vehicle is based on the chassis of the proven HMMWV Hummer. It is suitable for reconnaissance, surveillance, liaison, escort, border patrol and police missions. The Eagle vehicle comprises a modified Hummer chassis, an armored superstructure designated and manufactured by MOWAG, and the armored observation cupola MBK2 also developed and manufactured by MOWAG. The Eagle can be armed with a 7.62mm machine gun mounted on the MBK2 turret. The EAGLE retains the basic features of Hummer and is air transportable by C-130 and helicopter. The MBK 2 cupola offers 360-degree observation coverage being operated from inside of the Eagle vehicle. In addition of the MBK2 turret the Eagle can accommodate different turrets to meet several missions. For example: a Mistral missile turret to provide short range air defense.

Model Status Year Produced
Eagle II Active ?
Eagle III Active ?
Eagle 4x4 Active 1988 ?
Eagle IV Active 2004 596
Eagle 6x6 Cancelled 2012 ?
Eagle V Active 2014 312



Eagle II

Group : Tactical Vehicles
Status : Active
Origin : Switzerland
Contractor : MOWAG GmbH
Total Production : ?

Operators
Country Status State Notes
SwitzerlandActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Crew 1
Troops 4
Wheel Drive 4
Wheels 4
Dimensions
Height 1,750 millimeter
Length 4.9 meter
Main Gun Caliber 7.6 millimeter
Width 2.3 meter
Mass
Empty Weight 4,100 kilogram
Max Weight 5,500 kilogram
Payload 1,400 kilogram
Performance
Max Range 450 kilometer
Power
Power 190 shp
Speed
Top Speed 33.1 mps



Eagle III

Group : Tactical Vehicles
Status : Active
Origin : Switzerland
Contractor : MOWAG GmbH
Total Production : ?

The Eagle III has been designed to carry out forward observation missions supporting field artillery. It determines target coordinates and relays this information to the field artillery or command and control centers. In order to achieve that goal the Eagle III is provided with an observation mast, containing CCD-TV, IR, and laser range finder, and workstations for the crew.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
SwitzerlandActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Crew 4
Wheel Drive 4
Wheels 4
Dimensions
Height 3.2 meter
Length 4.9 meter
Main Gun Caliber 7.6 millimeter
Width 2.3 meter
Mass
Empty Weight 5,100 kilogram
Max Weight 5,800 kilogram
Payload 700 kilogram
Performance
Max Range 400 kilometer
Power
Power 190 shp
Speed
Top Speed 33.3 mps



Eagle 4x4

Group : Tactical Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : Eagle I
Origin : Switzerland
Contractor : MOWAG GmbH
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1988
Total Production : ?

Operators
Country Status State Notes
DenmarkRetired - No Longer Operational ?
SwitzerlandActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Crew 1
Troops 4
Wheel Drive 4
Wheels 4
Dimensions
Height 1,750 millimeter
Length 4.9 meter
Main Gun Caliber 7.6 millimeter
Width 2.3 meter
Mass
Empty Weight 3,800 kilogram
Max Weight 4,800 kilogram
Payload 1,000 kilogram
Performance
Max Range 450 kilometer
Power
Power 160 shp
Speed
Top Speed 34.7 mps



Eagle IV

Group : Tactical Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : Eagle BAT (Protected Ambulance), Eagle New
Origin : Switzerland
Contractor : MOWAG GmbH
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2004
Total Production : 596
Unitary Cost : EUR €641,000

The Eagle IV is a lightweight, 4x4 wheeled armored vehicle developed by MOWAG AG to carry out a wide range of military missions such as surveillance, reconnaissance, command or military police tasks. It is based on MOWAG Duro III armored vehicle chassis technology which gives Eagle IV high mobility in both off- and on-road conditions. In December 2005 the Danish Army Materiel Command awarded MOWAG GmbH a $38 million contract for Eagle IV armored patrol vehicles. Danish Eagle IV vehicles were set to be outfitted with an Overhead Weapon Station, Communication and Battle Management systems. Vehicle deliveries were scheduled to start in August 2006.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
DenmarkActive 76/91
GermanyActive 500/505 First order for 198 vehicles with options for a further 474 vehicles
Specifications
Notes
Crew 5
Wheel Drive 4
Wheels 4
Degree
Approach Angle 42 °
Departure Angle 45 °
Dimensions
Ground Clearance 0.40 meter
Height 2.4 meter
Length 5.4 meter
Wheelbase 3.5 meter
Width 2.2 meter
Energy
Max Torque 925 Nm
Mass
Empty Weight 6,700 kilogram
Max Weight 8,800 kilogram
Payload 2,100 kilogram
Percentage
Gradient 60 %
Performance
Max Range 700 kilometer
Step Climbing Ability 0.50 meter
Turning Radius 7.5 meter
Power
Power 242 hp
Speed
Cross Country Speed 55 kph
Top Speed 110 kph
Volume
Fuel Tank Capacity 180 liter



Eagle 6x6

Group : Tactical Vehicles
Status : Cancelled
Origin : Switzerland
Contractor : General Dynamics European Land Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2012
Total Production : ?

The Eagle 6x6 is a high mobility, protected, lightweight six-wheel, all wheel drive tactical vehicle developed by General Dynamics European Land Systems to serve as a miliary transport vehicle for both off- and on-road conditions. The vehicle also features automatic Torsen differentials, automatic transmission and automatic tire pressure control system allowing fatigue-proof and secure driving under all conditions. The newest variant of the Eagle tactical vehicle family features a protected cabin for 2, 4 or 5 crew members with a different variety of load floors and mission modules. As a personnel carrier, it can transport up to 14 soldiers. In the cargo transport variant can carry a payload of 6,000 kg occupying a protected volume of 16 cubic meters. The Eagle was showcased for the first time at the Eurosatory 2012 exhibition in Paris, France.

Specifications
Notes
Crew 5
Troops 14
Wheel Drive 6
Wheels 6
Mass
Max Weight 14,100 kilogram
Payload 6,000 kilogram
Power
Power 265 hp
Speed
Top Speed 110 kph
Volume
Payload Capacity 16 metric ton



Eagle V

Group : Tactical Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : CLRV
Origin : Switzerland
Contractor : General Dynamics European Land Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2014
Total Production : 312

The General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS), formerly MOWAG, is a further development of the Eagle IV 4x4 armored vehicle featuring a larger payload capacity, increased crew protection and enhanced mobility while keeping the Eagle family of vehicles reduced cost of ownership. The Eagle V platform can accept a series of modular add-on kits to server for a variety of missions. The Eagle IV armored vehicle and Duro IIIP truck share approximately an 80% of components with the Eagle V variant. In June 2013 the German Defense Procurement Agency awarded the first production contract for 100 Eagle V 4x4 vehicles and 76 options. The Eagle V is also available using a 6x6 chassis.

The 10-ton class Eagle V can accommodate up to five persons reaching a top speed of 110 kilometers per hour thanks to its Cummings 245-hp turbocharged diesel engine in connection with an Allison 5-speed automatic transmission, the remarkable De Dion axle system with the patented roll stabilizer, the tire pressure control system and the permanent all-wheel drive give the EAGLE V superior on-road and off-road mobility. The vehicle offers a very high level of protection against ballistic threats, mines, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) using a modular protection system. Furthermore, the vehicle is equipped with an NBC overpressure system.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
DenmarkActive 56/56 First batch of 36 vehicles ordered in June 2017. Another 20 vehicles delivered in 2021.
GermanyActive 176 First batch order in 2013 (100 vehicles) and a second batch (76) ordered in 2014
LuxembourgActive 80 Acquired (80) under the command, liaison and reconnaissance vehicle (CLRV) program
SwitzerlandActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Crew 1
Troops 4
Wheel Drive 4
Wheels 4
Dimensions
Height 2.4 meter
Length 5.4 meter
Width 2.2 meter
Mass
Max Weight 10,000 kilogram
Percentage
Gradient 60 %
Power
Power 245 hp
Speed
Top Speed 110 kph

News

Tuesday, 25 October, 2022
Luxembourg Directorate of Defence Confirms Order for 80 Command, Liaison and Reconnaissance Vehicles

The Luxembourg Directorate of Defence has selected Thales and its partners General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) and FN Herstal to supply 80 command, liaison and

Wednesday, 21 September, 2022
Luxembourg Army to Procure 80 Eagle V 4x4 Tactical Vehicles under its Command, Liaison and Reconnaissance Vehicle (CLRV) Program

On September 15, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, François Bausch, announced the government’s decision to acquire 80 armored command, liaison and reconnaissance

Monday, 26 June, 2017
Danish Army Orders 36 Eagle 4x4 Armored Patrol Vehicles

MADRID – General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has been awarded a supply contract for the Danish Army’s new 4x4 Armored Patrol Vehicle program (APV).

Monday, 10 March, 2014
Germany Orders 76 Additional Eagle V Armored Tactical Vehicles

KAISERSLAUTERN – In February 2014 the German Procurement Agency, Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw), has purchased an additional

Friday, 21 June, 2013
Germany Places Contract for up to 176 Eagle V 4x4 Vehicles

KAISERSLAUTERN – General Dynamics European Land Systems was awarded a contract by the German Procurement Agency, Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung

Wednesday, 6 April, 2011
Germany Places Order for 22 EAGLE BAT Ambulance Vehicles

VIENNA- General Dynamics European Land Systems was awarded a new contract on April 6th 2011 by the German Bundesamt für Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung (BWB) for the delivery

Monday, 20 December, 2010
Germany Orders 195 Additional Eagle IV Highly Protected Vehicles

VIENNA – On December 20, 2010, General Dynamics European Land Systems entered a contract with the Bundesamt für Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung (BWB) for the delivery of 195

Wednesday, 25 August, 2010
Germany Places Order for a Further 70 Eagle IV Tactical Vehicles

VIENNA - General Dynamics European Land Systems was recently awarded two additional con-tracts with the German Bundesamt für Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung (BWB) for the delivery

Monday, 10 November, 2008
Germany Awards Contract for 198 Eagle IV 4x4 Vehicles

VIENNA – General Dynamics European Land Systems has entered a contract with the German Bundesamt für Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung (BWB) for the delivery of 198 EAGLE IV protected

Wednesday, 16 July, 2008
GDELS Awarded Contract for a first batch of 25 EAGLE IV 4x4 Vehicles for Germany

VIENNA – The MOWAG Operations of General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has entered a contract with the German Bundesamt für Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung (BWB) for

Tuesday, 20 March, 2007
Denmark Purchases Lemur Remote Weapon Stations

KARLSKOGA, Sweden – BAE Systems has received a SEK 330 million (approximately $50 million) contract from the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistic Organisation to provide

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* Prime Contractor
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning

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