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The '''Wisent''' is an [[8x8]] armoured logistics vehicle built by [[Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles|Rheinmetall]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rheinmetall-defence.com/index.php?fid=4328&lang=3
The '''Wisent''' is an [[Eight-wheel drive|8x8]] armoured logistics vehicle built by [[Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles|Rheinmetall]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rheinmetall-defence.com/index.php?fid=4328&lang=3
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The Wisent can also be fitted with various weapons, including an [[RCWS]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Armour-and-Artillery/Rheinmetall-Landsysteme-Wisent-Armoured-Vehicle-Demonstrator-Germany.html
The Wisent can also be fitted with various weapons, including an [[Remote weapon system|RCWS]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Armour-and-Artillery/Rheinmetall-Landsysteme-Wisent-Armoured-Vehicle-Demonstrator-Germany.html
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Revision as of 14:34, 17 October 2010

Wisent
Type8x8 off-road cargo truck
Place of originGermany
Production history
DesignerRheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles
Produced2008-
Specifications
Mass26t empty

EngineMAN diesel
430hp
TransmissionZF 7-speed automatic
Operational
range
700km
Maximum 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 different 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

  1. ^ "Rheinmetall Defence - Wisent". Retrieved 2010-10-17.
  2. ^ "Rheinmetall Wisent Armored Transport Vehicle". 2010-05-12. Retrieved 2010-10-17. {{cite web}}: Text "Military-Today.com" ignored (help)
  3. ^ "Rheinmetall Landsysteme Wisent Armoured Vehicle Demonstrator (Germany) - Jane's Armour and Artillery". Retrieved 2010-10-17.