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03-16-2002, 06:05 PM

#5.

Status
Available.

Manufacturer
Applicazioni Rielaborazioni Impianti Speciali (ARIS) SpA

Str Cascina Bertola 10, I-10040 Lombardore (TO), Italy
Tel: (+39 011) 995 61 50
Fax: (+39 011) 995 62 05.

ARIS VAT 4 × 4 tactical vehicle
Description
The ARIS VAT 4 × 4 tactical vehicle (VAT - Veicolo ARIS Tactico) has been designed as a special purpose, air-portable, off-road vehicle with a payload capacity of 2,500 kg. It is built on the chassis of the Swiss Bucher DURO 4 × 4 truck, using a modular superstructure to allow the vehicle to assume various tactical body configurations, from logistic or personnel carrier to weapon carrier. For instance, the cab can be open with a canvas top or closed using steel or light alloy panels. Bodies may be open or fully enclosed and shelters can be carried.
The suspension features De Dion rigid axles with links and a central stabiliser. The transmission involves a four-speed automatic gearbox with a torque converter, a synchromesh two-speed transfer case, Torsen differentials and hub gear reduction. A central tyre inflation system is provided.
Optional equipment involves air conditioning (where appropriate), winches and add-on armour panels. A station for weapons as heavy as anti-tank missile launchers can be installed on the rear area.

Specifications
Seating: 1 + 3
Configuration: 4 × 4
Weight: (GVW) 5,800 kg
Payload: 2,500 kg
Towed load: 5,000 kg
Length: 5.08 m
Width: 1.99 m
Height:
(standard) 1.97 m
(min, airborne) 1.44 m
Ground clearance: 0.48 m
Wheelbase: 3.23 m
Angle of approach/departure: 56º/41º
Max gradient: 80%
Side slope: 40%
Fording: 0.8 m
Engine: inter-cooled turbocharged diesel developing 147 hp
Transmission: automatic with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears
Steering: power-assisted

#7

Auverland Type A4 (4 × 4) light vehicle
Description
The Auverland Type A4 (4 × 4) light vehicle is a development of the Auverland Type A3 (see previous entry) and shares many components with the Type A3. The Type A4 differs mainly in being a four-door hardtopped vehicle capable of being configured for the command, communication, liaison and personnel transport roles. Body configurations available include a hardtop personnel cab and double-cab pick-up truck.

Specifications
Cab seating: 1 + 3
Configuration: 4 × 4
Weight:
(empty) 1,550 kg
(GVW) 2,500 kg
Max load: 950 kg
Length: 4.4 m
Width: 1.54 m
Height: 2.05 m
Ground clearance: 0.25 m
Wheelbase: 2.65 m
Angle of approach/departure: 50º/45º
Max speed: 135 km/h
Range: 800 km
Fuel capacity: 80 litres
Gradient: 100%
Side slope: 40º
Fording: 0.6 m
Engine: Peugeot XUD9 TF 1.905 litre 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel developing 92 hp (DIN) at 4,000 rpm
Gearbox: Peugeot BA 7/5 with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears
Clutch: single dry plate
Transfer box: Auverland A80 2 speed
Steering: power-assisted
Turning radius: 6 m
Suspension: helicoil springs with hydraulic shock-absorbers
Brakes: disc front, drum rear, dual circuit
Tyres: 215/80 R 16
Electrical system: 12 V
Battery: 1 × 12 V, 60 Ah

Status
In production. In service with the French Navy and others.

Manufacturer
Auverland-SOVAMAG SA

BP 12, F-42260 Saint-Germain-Laval, France
Tel: (+33 4) 77 65 54 44
Fax: (+33 4) 77 65 49 18.

#14

ENGESA EE-12 (4 × 4) 500 kg light vehicle
Description
The EE-12 is a small four-seat vehicle of distinctive appearance. It has a conventional layout with the four-cylinder petrol or diesel engine at the front under a sloped bonnet and with separate seats for the driver and a passenger; a bench seat at the rear can accommodate a further two passengers. Normally the EE-12 is driven open with no weather protection for the occupants other than a forward-folding windscreen, but it is possible to fit a canvas tilt with roll-down blinds. There are no side doors other than canvas covers. A spare wheel is carried at the rear along with a jerrican.
The overall construction of the EE-12 is very robust. The front and rear bumpers are equipped with towing shackles and a towing pintle is provided at the rear.
The EE-12 was provided in a number of variations. One was as a carrier for a 7.62 or 12.7 mm machine gun or a 106 mm recoilless rifle. This carrier has an open rear with the jerrican and spare wheel moved to the vehicle sides and the windscreen is split to allow the gun barrel to protrude over the bonnet. A hardtop version was available and was exported to Angola. Other variants included an anti-tank missile carrier, a radio communications vehicle and a front-line stretcher carrier.

Specifications
Seating: 1 + 3
Configuration: 4 × 4
Weight: (loaded) 2,160 kg
Max load: 500 kg
Towed load: 250 kg
Length: 3.57 m
Width: 1.77 m
Height:
(overall) 1.9 m
(windscreen down) 1.5 m
Ground clearance: 0.23 m
Track: 1.454 m
Wheelbase: 2.16 m
Angle of approach/departure: 70º/50º
Max speed: (road) 110 km/h
Fuel capacity: 92 litres
Max gradient: 70%
Side slope: 30%
Fording: 0.6 m
Engine: GM 151 2.47 litre, 4-cylinder petrol developing 85 hp at 4,400 rpm or Perkins 2.8 litre, 4-cylinder diesel developing 70 hp
Transmission: Clark 240 V manual with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears
Transfer box: single speed for front axle engagement
Steering: mechanical
Turning radius: 6 m
Suspension: coil springs and telescopic shock-absorbers, location by longitudinal and transverse control links; 250 mm wheel travel
Tyres: 7.50 × 16
Brakes: servo-assist dual circuit; disc front, drum rear
Electrical system: 24 V
Batteries: 2 × 12 V, 63 Ah
Alternator: 40 A

Status
Production complete. In service with Angola.

Manufacturer
ENGESA Engenheiros Especializados SA

Avenida Tucunare 125/211, Caixa Postal 152/154, 06400 Barueri, SP, Brazil
Tel: (+55 11) 421 47 11.

This company is no longer trading.

#15

Flyer™ R-12 (4 × 4) high-speed mobility vehicle
Development

The Flyer™ R-12 (4 × 4) high-speed mobility vehicle was originally developed by the HSMV Corporation, subsequently purchased by the Flyer Group. The Flyer™ was based on the chassis of the R-1 Rescue All Terrain Transport (RATT - see entry under Lightweight vehicles). The vehicle is licence built in Australia by ADI Limited from where approximately 35 vehicles were purchased by the Singapore armed forces, where it is known as the Light Strike Vehicle (LSV). A further two vehicles were procured by Indonesia.

Description

The Flyer™ R-12 (4 × 4) high-speed mobility vehicle utilises the latest engine, transmission and frame technology, all proven during extensive operational and environmental testing. Payloads are equal to or greater than the vehicle weight, depending on the vehicle model.
The vehicle is powered by a rear-mounted, 2-litre, 110 hp water-cooled turbocharged diesel coupled to a three-speed semi-automatic transmission. The chassis is constructed of welded chrome-moly seamless tubing and a long travel progressive suspension is employed to provide safe and virtually unimpeded high-speed travel over rough terrain.
Variants of the base Flyer™ R-12 include the Flyer ™ R-21 with a foldable roll frame for stacking, the R-18 with a 1,800 kg payload, the R-25 with a 2,500 kg payload or the ability to carry a special forces squad, and the V-22 Light Strike Vehicle with a chassis width that can be reduced to 1.58 m to enable it to be carried within the V-22 transport. The latter is accomplished by folding up the outer axles for stowage, lowering them again before use.

Specifications
Seating: 1 + 3
Configuration: 4 × 4
Weight: (kerb) 1,250 kg
Payload: 1,200 kg
Length: 4.48 m
Width: 2.03 m
Height: (overall) 1.84 m
Ground clearance: 0.45 m
Wheelbase: 2.845 m
Track: (front and rear) 1.69 m
Angle of approach/departure: 70°/40°
Max speed: 110 km/h
Range: 500 km
Fuel capacity: 78 litres
Fording: 0.6 m
Gradient: 60%
Side slope: 50%
Vertical obstacle: 0.45 m
Engine: 2 litre turbocharged and inter-cooled diesel developing 110 hp at 4,500 rpm
Transmission: torque converter, semi-automatic transaxle, 3 forward and 1 reverse gears
Steering: power-assisted
Suspension: long travel progressive with adjustable ride height: front A arm with coil spring and shock absorbers; rear, trailing arm with torsion bar
Tyres: 35 × 12.5 R 15
Electrical system: 24 V
Batteries: 2 × 12 V, 52 Ah
Alternator: 55 A

Status
In production. In service with Singapore (approx 35).

Manufacturer
Flyer Group

Cerritos, California, USA.

#17
GTD (4 × 4) general purpose light vehicle
Development
The GTD (4 × 4) general purpose light vehicle has been developed by the Turkish Army's 1013th Ordnance 5th Echelon Factory at Tuzla, Istanbul and has been designed around a Turkish armed forces requirement to provide a locally produced diesel-engined general purpose light vehicle. It has been offered for export sales.

Description
The GTD (4 × 4) general purpose light vehicle is entirely orthodox in layout in that it has a forward control bonnet and centrally located seating for the driver and a passenger. There is a 2.3 m² cargo bed to the rear which may be used for cargo or bench seating for a further six passengers. The driving and cargo area is entirely covered by a tubular roll bar assembly onto which can be placed a camouflaged canvas tilt. The windscreen can be folded forward over the bonnet and the front of the radiator grill is protected by a tubular bar assembly. There is provision on the roll bar assembly to mount a 7.62 mm machine gun.
Power is provided by a Ford FSD 425 diesel developing 70 hp, coupled to a five-speed manual gearbox. Cross country tyres are available as standard. Accessories include a map reading light on the dashboard and a front-mounted self-recovery winch.
It is anticipated that this vehicle will be produced in several configurations.

Specifications
Cab seating: 1 + 1 (plus 6 in rear)
Configuration: 4 × 4
Weight: (empty) 1,465 kg
Length: 3.85 m
Width: 1.6 m
Height: (with hood) 1.95 m
Track: 1.45 m
Wheelbase: 2.54 m
Fuel capacity: 60 litres
Angle of approach/departure: 43°/50°
Gradient: 70%
Side slope: 40%
Fording: 0.6 m
Engine: Ford FSD-425 2.5 litre 4-cylinder in-line liquid-cooled diesel developing 70 hp at 4,000 rpm
Gearbox: MT-75 manual with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears
Clutch: dry disc
Transfer box: Spicer 20-1 2 speed
Steering: recirculating ball
Turning radius: 6.35 m
Tyres: 7.50 × 16
Brakes: servo-assist drum front and rear
Electrical system: 12 or 24 V

Status
Available.

Manufacturer
1013 NcüOrdudonatim Ana Tamir Fabrika Müdürlügü

Tuzla/Istanbul, Turkey.
Tel: (+90 216) 395 98 70
Fax: (+90 216) 395 76 70.

#21

Replace Hummer...uh-oh, you're gonna get it now...it's JAPANESE!

Kohkidohsha 1,500 kg (4 × 4) high-mobility vehicle
Description
The term Kohkidohsha translates as high-mobility vehicle. It is a 4 × 4 1,500 kg vehicle developed as a possible replacement for many existing Type 73 2,000 kg and Isuzu 2,500 kg trucks currently in Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force service. A request for 85 vehicles was made during 1992, with at least nine configured as Kin-Sam close-range air defence missile system carriers.
The Kohkidohsha visually resembles the US M998 HMMWV series (qv) but differs in many respects. It can carry at least four people including the driver. Power is derived from a 4 litre liquid-cooled 150 hp diesel coupled to an automatic transmission and there is permanent four-wheel drive. Steering is power-assisted on all four wheels and independent suspension is provided, also on all four wheels.

Specifications
Cab seating: 1 + 3
Configuration: 4 × 4
Weight: approx 2,440 kg
Max load: approx 1,500 kg
Length: 4.91 m
Width: 2.15 m
Height: 2.09 m
Ground clearance: 0.4 m
Wheelbase: 3.4 m
Angle of approach/departure: 73º/51º
Max speed: 100 km/h
Engine: 4 litre liquid-cooled diesel developing 150 hp
Transmission: automatic
Transfer box: permanent 4-wheel drive
Steering: power-assisted on all 4 wheels
Suspension: independent
Tyres: run-flat

Status
In service with the Japanese Self-defence Force.

#35

LOHR VLA Light Airmobile Vehicle
Development
The LOHR VLA (Véhicule Léger Aéromobile) was developed in response to a requirement from the French Army for a light vehicle capable of being transported in or under an NH 90 helicopter. Three prototypes were completed, with the second prototype undergoing French Army trials.
In February 1997, it was announced that the Royal Netherlands Army had ordered 180 VLAs to be built under licence in the Netherlands by SP Aerospace and Vehicle Systems of Geldrop and GEMCO Mobile Systems BV. Deliveries to the 11th Airmobile Brigade of general purpose, ambulance and anti-tank versions commenced during the second quarter of 1998. In service with the Royal Netherlands Army, the VLA is known as the Luchtmobiel Speciaal Voertuig, or LSV.

Description
The VLA is a 4 × 4 multipurpose light vehicle with a welded tube chassis and aluminium and polyester panel body; one or two roll bars can be incorporated. The engine is located in the centre of the chassis and is allied to an automatic transmission with an integral differential. Full 4 × 4 drive is permanent. The driver is seated far forward in a well with seating for one passenger on the right. Behind the well is a small load platform over the engine compartment with a further cargo/passenger well at the rear; this can accommodate three passengers. The cargo well may be used to mount various weapons, such as a MILAN or TOW ATGW and a machine gun may be mounted in front of the passenger.
For air transport, a C-130 or C-160 transport aircraft can carry up to 10 VLAs stacked in pairs one above the other, or four vehicles on paradrop pallets. For transport slung under helicopters such as the CH-47D Chinook, the VLA is provided with four lashing rings and stowage space for slings.
Optional equipment includes a winch, a tarpaulin to cover the load and rear areas and removable light modular armour. Proposed versions include an air defence variant carrying a light surface-to-air missile system, fire support vehicle with a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun, field ambulance, light recovery version, light reconnaissance vehicle with radios, 120 mm mortar tractor, light load carrier towing a small trailer and a command version with an extendable canvas penthouse.

Specifications
Seating: 2 + 4
Configuration: 4 × 4
Weight empty: 1,400 kg
Combat weight: 2,200 kg
Max load: 800 kg
Towed load: 1,300 kg
Length: (overall) 3.36m
Width: 1.72 m
Height:
(body) 1.08 m
(windscreen and roll bars folded) 1.32 m
(roll bar, loaded) 1.79 m
Ground clearance: 0.29 m
Wheelbase: 1.965 m
Track:
(front) 1.496 m
(rear) 1.461 m
Angle of approach/departure: 40º/50º
Max speed: 80 km/h
Range: 700 km
Fuel capacity: 80 l
Max gradient: 60%
Max side slope: 50%
Fording: 0.5 m
Vertical obstacle: 0.35 m
Engine: Peugeot XUD 9A 4-cylinder diesel developing 71 hp
Transmission: automatic with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears
Steering: rack bar
Turning radius: 5.5 m
Suspension: MacPherson front; trailing link and composite transverse leaf spring at rear
Brakes: disc on each wheel
Tyres: 225/75 R 16C run-flat
Electrical system: 24 V
Batteries: 2 × 12 V, 70 Ah
Alternator: 65 A

Status
In production. In service with the Royal Netherlands Army (180 ordered).

Manufacturer
LOHR SA

29 rue du 14 Juillet, F-67980 Hangenbieten, France
Tel: (+33 3) 88 38 98 00
Fax: (+33 3) 88 96 06 36.

#41

M-240 Storm (4 × 4) 850 kg MultiMission Vehicle (MMV)
Development
The M-240 Storm MultiMission Vehicle (MMV) was designed to fulfil several military functions including general utility, patrol and reconnaissance, command and anti-tank weapons vehicle.
After decades of experience with 4 × 4 vehicles by the Israeli Defence Forces, the M-240 introduced innovations such as a reinforced body and frame, an updated drive train and a 180 hp petrol engine with a fuel injection system. An automatic transmission is an option.

Description
The M-240 Storm is produced with two frame lengths, 4.5 and 4.15 m. The layout of the vehicle is conventional, with the engine at the front, the driver and one passenger seated behind the engine and space for further passengers or other loads at the rear. The front axle is fully floating while the rear axle is semi-floating.
Apart from the main general purpose utility vehicle version, which can be fitted with a soft top, there are several variants of the M-240. The short frame version may be used for the command vehicle variant which can be fitted with machine gun mountings and other special equipment; it can be fitted with a soft top to protect the equipment carried. The long frame version is available with a hardtop and an air conditioning system. A reconnaissance and patrol variant, armed with machine guns and with extra stowage for fuel and water, is also available.
One further vehicle is a police vehicle intended to handle riots in crowded urban areas or off roads. This version is provided with transparent polycarbonate sheets which protect the occupants against stones, incendiary bombs and splinters. The side panels and doors have firing ports for riot control weapons.
Also available is an armoured version to protect against light weapon threats, including protection against 7.62 mm armour-piercing ammunition. The gross vehicle weight for this version is 3,000 kg. It is in service with the Israeli Army and Police. Another possible weapon load is an M40 series 106 mm recoilless rifle.
Optional equipment for all models includes automatic transmission, a metal cab, air conditioning, wide base 10.00 × 15 tyres, blackout lamps, radio antenna base, container mounting and a 3,629 kg capacity winch. The electrical system may be 12 or 24 V. A heavy duty rear axle can increase the payload to 1,100 kg.

Specifications
MMV
Cab seating: 1 + 3 to 5
Configuration: 4 × 4
Kerb weight:
(petrol) 1,760 kg
(diesel) 1,780 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,350 kg
Max load: (off road) 850 kg
Towed load: (on road) 2,350 kg
Length:
(long frame) 4.492 m
(short frame) 4.15 m
Width: 1.676 m
Height: (overall) 2.02 m
Ground clearance: 0.24 m
Wheelbase: 2.63 m
Angle of approach/departure:
(SWB) 40º/37º
(LWB) 40º/26.5º
Max speed: 160 km/h
Fuel capacity: 76 litres
Range:
(petrol) 450 km
(diesel) 600 km
Fording: 0.45 m
Max gradient: 75%
Vertical obstacle: 0.35 m
Engine: Chrysler 3.983 litre 6-cylinder in-line petrol with fuel injection developing 180 hp at 4,700 rpm, fitted with Vortox 2-stage air cleaner or
VW 2.5 litre 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel developing 118 hp at 4,200 rpm
Transmission: Aisin AX15 with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears (automatic optional)
Clutch: single dry disc
Transfer box: NP 231 2 speed
Steering: recirculating ball or optional hydraulic power-assist
Turning radius: 5.45 m
Suspension: front and rear leaf springs with double-acting shock-absorbers
Tyres: 7.00 × 15 8PR or 10.00 × 15
Brakes: dual hydraulic with rear drum self-aligning and ventilated disc front
Electrical system: 12 V (24 V optional)
Batteries: 1 or 2 × 12 V, 75 Ah (100 Ah optional)
Alternator: 90 A

Status
In production. In service with the Israeli Defence Forces.

Manufacturer
Automotive Industries Limited

PO Box 535, IL-17105 Nazareth Illit, Israel
Tel: (+972 6) 655 81 11
Fax: (+972 6) 655 81 03.

#47

Mercedes-Benz (4 × 4) 700 kg light vehicle
Development
Mercedes-Benz produces its G-Wagon 4 × 4 range for both civil and military use. Vehicles produced for military purposes may have a standard wheelbase of 2.4 m, longer wheelbases of 2.85 m as a late introduction, a long wheelbase of 3.4 m. The main components of the vehicle, with the exception of the specially designed transfer case, are from Mercedes-Benz passenger car and light truck series production.
Gelaendewagenfahrzeug Gesellschaft (GFG) began production in 1979 with an initial target of 9,000 vehicles a year. The Austrian-based GFG, owned jointly by Mercedes-Benz and Steyr-Daimler-Puch, ceased to exist in the early 1980s. From then on production was continued with Steyr-Daimler-Puch as a contract partner of Mercedes-Benz. Steyr-Daimler-Puch remains responsible for sales in Austria, Switzerland and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia under the name of Puch, whereas Mercedes-Benz sells to all other countries under the name of Mercedes-Benz.
In 1980, the Mercedes-Benz (4 × 4) light vehicle was entered by Peugeot in the French Army competition for a new light vehicle to replace the then current Hotchkiss M 201. After comparative trials the P4 was selected by the French Army and entered service in 1982. There is a separate entry in this section for the Peugeot P4 (4 × 4) light vehicle and its variants.
During early 1999, it was announced that the US Marine Corps had ordered 62 examples of the 290 GT model to act as an Interim Fast Attack Vehicle (IFAV). These vehicles will act as mobile weapon platforms for weapons such as the 40 mm MK19 automatic grenade launcher or various machine guns. A total of 53 of the vehicles will be fitted with winches.
The Mercedes-Benz vehicle is licence-produced in Greece by Hellenic Vehicle Industry SA and called the 290 GD (see entry under Greece).

Description
The layout of the base Mercedes-Benz (4 × 4) light vehicle is conventional, with the engine at the front. Driver and passenger sit immediately behind the engine, two passenger seats and a small cargo area are at the back. The floor of the load area is made of sheet steel and is fitted with C-type rails, which allows communications equipment to be installed quickly. The vehicle has a folding hood, removable side flaps and a folding windscreen. A self-recovery front winch may be fitted.
The same frame design is used for both short and long wheelbases. They have closed box-shaped side members in conjunction with tubular cross members, providing high bending and torsional stiffness in a ladder-type frame to which the noise-insulated bodywork is attached by rubber mountings. The frame is corrosion protected and is also waxed and sealed.
At one time as many as four engine options were available. This has been reduced to one which meet current exhaust emission requirements. The 230 GE (now no longer produced) had the M102/230 GE 2.298 litre petrol engine while the 290 GDT, the current production model, has the OM 602/DE29LA 2.874 litre five-cylinder turbocharged diesel. Engine output is transmitted to the wheels using an all-synchromesh five-speed manual gearbox and a two-shaft transfer case. The four-wheel drive can be engaged when the vehicle is either stationary or moving. The cross-country ratio can be engaged and disengaged when driving, to double the power to the wheels and reduce the speed by half. The 100 per cent locking differentials on the front and rear axles can be engaged and disengaged individually during travel.
Payloads vary from a minimum 700 kg for the base 2.4 m wheelbase models up to 1,600 kg (depending on body) for the 3.4 m wheelbase models - the latter can include flatbed/shelter carriers, ambulances and radio or workshop vehicles.
There are station wagon and van variants of the basic vehicle and various companies produce special bodies such as forward-area ambulances. There is also a light cable-laying version with an open rear and a side-mounted spare wheel on the right. Various seating arrangements are possible, with the short wheelbase version having up to eight seats and the long wheelbase version up to 10. Radio/command variants, a cable-laying vehicle, an NBC decontamination variant and variants carrying anti-tank missiles have been demonstrated. The vehicles can also be used as tugs for light aircraft or helicopters.
Optional military equipment includes a radiator and engine guard, brush guards for the headlights, weapons rack, swivelling spare wheel carrier and a carrier in the rear for a 20 litre fuel container.
An armoured protection kit for this range of Mercedes-Benz vehicles is produced in France by Panhard et Lavassor. It is proof against 7.62 mm ball rounds at 100 m.

Specifications
Standard 2.4 m wheelbase, open soft top version
Configuration: 4 × 4
Weights:
(permissible front axle load) 1,200 kg
(permissible rear axle load) 1,600 kg
Max load: 700 kg
Max towed load:
(braked) 2,800 kg
(unbraked) 750 kg
Length: 4.165 m
Width: 1.7 m
Height: (overall) 2.005 m
Ground clearance: 0.24 m
Track: 1.425 m
Wheelbase: 2.4 m
Angle of approach/departure: 39º/34º
Max road speed: (290 GD) approx 138 km/h
Fuel capacity: approx 96 litres
Max gradient: 80%
Side slope: (static) 25º
Fording: 0.6 m
Engine:(290 GDT) OM 602/DE29LA 2.874 litre 5-cylinder turbocharged with intercooler diesel developing 95 hp at 3,800 rpm
Transmission: W4A 028 UB 4-speed automatic transmission
Clutch: single dry plate
Transfer box: 2-speed VG 080 for mechanical front-axle engagement and synchronised cross-country gear
Steering: LS 2 B power-assisted
Turning radius: 5.7 m
Suspension: front and rear, coil springs and telescopic shock-absorbers. Both front and rear axles are located by 1 transverse and 2 longitudinal control links
Tyres: 20.5 R 16 (other sizes optional)
Brakes: (main) hydraulic, dual circuit with vacuum booster, disc front, drum rear
Electrical system: 24 V
Batteries: 2 × 12 V, 60 Ah
Alternator: 28 V/80A

Status
In production. In service with Abu Dhabi (25), Algeria (90), Argentina (1,200), Austria (1,200), Denmark (1,300), France (15,000, local production - see separate entry), Germany (12,000 plus 870 for Federal German Border Guard and 200 for Federal German foreign aid), Greece (over 5,000, local production), Guatemala (50), Ireland, Kuwait (400), Luxembourg (38), Netherlands (3,195 ordered in mid-1990), Norway (3,500), Oman, SHAPE (350), Singapore (311), Switzerland (4,100), UNO (100), UK (captured Argentine vehicles used in Falkland Islands), US Army Europe (380), US Marine Corps (62), Yugoslavia (500), Zambia (50) and other undisclosed African countries (50).

Manufacturer
DaimlerChrysler AG

Dept SGW R102, D-70322 Stuttgart, Germany
Tel: (+49 711) 178 36 62
Fax: (+49 711) 178 34 32.