Wisent (vehicle)

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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 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". Military-Today.com. 2010-05-12. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
  3. ^ "Rheinmetall Landsysteme Wisent Armoured Vehicle Demonstrator (Germany) - Jane's Armour and Artillery". Retrieved 2010-10-17.