Wiesel
Wiesel
Tracked Armored Vehicles
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Wiesel
Designation
Wiesel
Alternate Designation
Wiesel 2
Equipment Type
Tracked Armored Vehicles
Manufacturer
Rheinmetall Defence
Date of Introduction
1990
Description
The Wiesel is a lightweight, tracked, multi-purpose armored vehicle designed to be helicopter-transportable (sling-load or internally). The Wiesel also meets the German requirement for rapid deployable armored vehicles. The vehicle features high mobility, speed and survivability due to its small dimensions. It can perform several missions incorporating different weapon systems, sensors and other equipment.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
20 millimeter (20mm)
Max Speed
80.3 km/h
Range
730.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Tracked Armored Vehicles
Status
Active
Also Known As
Wiesel 2
Origin
Germany
Contractor
Rheinmetall Defence
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1990
Total Production
343
Unitary Cost
USD $1.0 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
2
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
20 millimeter
Mass — Combat Weight
2,750 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
730 kilometer
Power — Power
90 hp
Speed — Top Speed
22.3 mps
Variants
Variant 1
Wiesel
Variant 2
PRIMUS
Variant 3
DEU
Details
Country of Origin
Germany
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000449
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
2750 kg
Operators (1)
Germany
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