Piranha V
| Piranha V | |
|---|---|
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Place of origin | Switzerland |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 30 t |
| Length | 8 m |
| Width | 2.99 m |
| Height | 2.34 m |
| Crew | 3 (+ 8 passengers) |
|
| |
| Engine |
MTU 6V199 TE21 430 kW |
| Power/weight | 15 kW/t |
| Transmission | ZF 7HP902S |
| Suspension | Hydropneumatic |
Operational range | 550 km |
| Speed | 100 km/h |
The Piranha V Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) is one variant of the fifth generation of the MOWAG Piranha family of vehicles. It was designed by General Dynamics European Land Systems - Mowag GmbH.[1]
Design
Mobility
The Piranha V is powered by a MTU 6V199 TE21 diesel engine which produces 430 kW.
Survivability
STANAG 4569 Level 4/4a/4b (independently certified) - STANAG 5 also available.
References
- ↑ "Product Range - Wheeled Vehicles - Medium Wheeled Vehicles - Piranha 5", "GENERAL DYNAMICS - European Land Systems", accessed September 1, 2011.