DNG
DNG
Recovery & Repair Vehicles
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
DNG
Designation
DNG
Alternate Designation
DCL
Equipment Type
Recovery & Repair Vehicles
Manufacturer
NEXTER
Date of Introduction
1998
Description
The DNG is a derivative of the Leclerc main battle tank designed to carry out heavy tanks (up to class 70) recovery missions. It features a 12.7mm machine gun for self-defense purposes and a GPS-based navigation system. It is provided with a crane and a dozer blade. France ordered 20 DNGs plus and option for 10 additional units, UAE ordered 46 DNGs. The DNG, also known as DCL, can be outfitted with a mine plough called K2D for mine sweep missions, or the Minotaur anti-tank mine dispensing system. It is in service with the French and UAE's (United Arab Emirates) armies.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Main Weapon
12.7mm machine gun (13mm)
Max Speed
72.0 km/h
Range
500.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Recovery & Repair Vehicles
Status
Active
Also Known As
DCL
Origin
France
Contractor
NEXTER
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1998
Total Production
66
Specifications (Deagel)
Ammunition Load
700
Crew
3
Rolling Rubber Wheels
7
Dimensions — Height
2.6 meter
Dimensions — Length
9.2 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
12.7 millimeter
Dimensions — Width
3.4 meter
Mass — Max Weight
59,000 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
500 kilometer
Power — Power
1,500 shp
Speed — Cross Country Speed
55 kph
Speed — Top Speed
72 kph
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Vehicle Engines: MT 883 Ka-500 (1)
Variants
Variant 1
DNG
Variant 2
EPG
Variant 3
DCL Renove
Details
Country of Origin
France
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000579
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
9.2 m
Width
3.4 m
Height
2.6 m
Weight
59000 kg
Operators (2)
France
United Arab Emirates
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