Mowag 4x4 armored reconnaissance vehicle (armored dummy)

The Mowag 4x4 armored dummy is a target practice vehicle used by the armed forces of Switzerland.

MOWAG armored reconnaissance vehicle
MOWAG armored reconnaissance vehicle
Place of originSwitzerland
Service history
In service1954 - 1987
Used bySwitzerland
Production history
ManufacturerMOWAG
No. built240
Variantstarget dummy
Specifications
Mass5,250 kg (11,570 lb) (full)
Length4 m
Width2.056 m
Height1.945 m
Crew1 driver + 2 passengers

Main
armament
unarmed
EngineDodge 6 cylinder inline engine T-137 3770cm
103 hp
Transmission4 forward gears 1 reverse
Suspension4x4 wheeled
Maximum speed 57 km/h (35 mph)

History

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Originally designed as an armored reconnaissance vehicle, the armored dummy tank is based on a Mowag T1 4x4 GW 3500 chassis. It was used as a moving target for the armor Wurfgranate (exercise) as well as for practice with shells of rocket tube (20mm insert operation), the SIG SG 510 assault rifle and practice with hand grenades. 240 units were built and used by the Swiss army from 1954 to 1987.

The vehicle with the number M+83124 is now located at the Schweizerisches Militärmuseum Full.[1][2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Militärmuseum Full Switzerland
  2. ^ Marcus Bauer, Nutzfahrzeuge der MOWAG Motorwagenfabrik AG, Fachpresse Goldach, Hudson & Company, 1996 ISBN 9783857380563