Mowag Spy

MOWAG SPY 4x4

MOWAG SPY 4x4
Place of origin Switzerland
Production history
Designer MOWAG Motor Car Factory, Kreuzlingen, Switzerland
Manufacturer MOWAG
Produced since 1980
Variants Armt, recon
Specifications
Weight 5,700 kg (12,600 lb)
Length 4.55m
Width 2.5m
Height 1.66m
Crew 3

Main
armament
1x 12.7mm MG and 1x 7.26mm MG
Engine Detroit V8 diesel
143 kW / 295hp
Transmission Alison AT-545 automatic, 4 forward gears, 1 reverse gear
Suspension 4x4 wheeled, TYRES 13.00 x 20 run-flat (insert)
Fuel capacity 200 l
Operational
range
700 km (41l/100km)
Speed 110 km/h (68 mph),
Steering
system
1 axel

The Mowag Spy is a derivative of the Mowag Piranha 4x4, it is smaller and more lightly armored. Designed as recon vehicle it succeeded as a security vehicle in places like airports.[1]

References

  1. Marcus Bauer, Nutzfahrzeuge der MOWAG Motorwagenfabrik AG, Fachpresse Goldach, Hudson & Company, 1996 ISBN 9783857380563
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