Wisent (vehicle)
| Wisent | |
|---|---|
| Type | 8x8 off-road cargo truck |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles |
| Produced | 2008- |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 26t empty |
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| Engine |
MAN diesel 430hp |
| Transmission | ZF 7-speed automatic |
Operational range | 700km |
| Speed | 105km/h (road) |
The Wisent is an 8x8 armoured logistics vehicle built by Rheinmetall.[1] It is designed to be airliftable by the Airbus A400M.
It can be fitted with various modules, for cargo carrying, medical use, troop transport, and so on.[2]
The Wisent can also be fitted with various weapons, including an RCWS.[3]
References
- ↑ "Rheinmetall Defence - Wisent". Retrieved 2010-10-17.
- ↑ "Rheinmetall Wisent Armored Transport Vehicle". Military-Today.com. 2010-05-12. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
- ↑ "Rheinmetall Landsysteme Wisent Armoured Vehicle Demonstrator (Germany) - Jane's Armour and Artillery". Retrieved 2010-10-17.
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