Piranha II
Piranha II
Wheeled Armored Vehicles
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Piranha II
Designation
Piranha II
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Wheeled Armored Vehicles
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
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Description
In the early 1970s 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. The first prototype rolled off the MOWAG factory in 1972 and the first production unit was ready in 1976. In February 1977 MOWAG received the first order from Canada for 350 Piranha II 6x6 vehicles in three different variants. That order was increased to a total of 491 vehicles.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Wheeled Armored Vehicles
Status
Active
Also Known As
AVGP (Armoured Vehicle General Purpose), Cougar, Grizzly, Husky
Origin
Switzerland
Contractor
MOWAG GmbH
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1976
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
2
Troops
12
Wheel Drive
6
Wheels
6
Dimensions — Height
1.9 meter
Dimensions — Length
6.0 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
90 millimeter
Dimensions — Width
2.5 meter
Mass — Combat Weight
11,500 kilogram
Mass — Empty Weight
8,500 kilogram
Mass — Payload
3,000 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
600 kilometer
Power — Power
275 shp
Speed — Top Speed
100 kph
Variants
Variant 1
Piranha II 6x6
Variant 2
Piranha II 8x8
Details
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000565
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
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Width
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Height
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Weight
11500 kg
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