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Mercedes-Benz G-Class German 4x4 Light Utility Vehicle

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Light Utility Vehicle
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Basic Information
Name
Mercedes-Benz G-Class German 4x4 Light Utility Vehicle
Designation
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Alternate Designation
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Equipment Type
Light Utility Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz
Date of Introduction
1979
Description

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, sometimes called G-Wagen (short for Geländewagen, "terrain vehicle"), is a mid-size four-wheel drive luxury SUV manufactured by Magna Steyr (formerly Steyr-Daimler-Puch) in Austria and sold by Mercedes-Benz. In certain markets, it has been sold under the Puch name as Puch G. The G-Wagen is characterised by its boxy styling and body-on-frame construction. It uses three fully locking differentials, one of the few vehicles to have such a feature. Despite the introduction of an intended replacement, the unibody SUV Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in 2006, the G-Class is still in production and is one of the longest produced vehicles in Daimler's history, with a span of 40 years. Only the Unimog surpasses it.

Ground Specifications
Crew 1
Engine 2.9-liter diesel (156 hp)
Active Protection None
Range 600.0 km
Variants
MERCEDES TGB 14 Armoured utility vehicle; Terrängbil 14, German Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4
MERCEDES Pb 8 Utility vehicle; Personbil 8, modified German Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 316 4x4. Replaced the old Tgb 20 vehicles for the Home Guard (Hemvärnet).
System
Alternative Designation Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Type Light Utility Vehicle
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Crew 1 ea
Passenger Capacity 3 ea
Dimensions
Length 4.2 ~ 4.6 m
Width 1.7 m
Height 1.9 m
Maximum Load 0.5 ~ 1.5 t
Weight, Empty 1.75 t
Automotive
Engine Name Mercedes-Benz OM 615
Engine Type 2.9-liter diesel
Engine Power 156 hp
Range 600 km
Speed, Maximum Road 120 km/h
Speed, Average Cross INA
Speed Maximum Swim Not Amphibious
Gradient 70 %
Side Slope 30 %
Vertical Step 0.5 m
Trench 0.5 m
Fording Depth 0.5 m
Note Since its introduction a number of petrol and diesel engines have been fitted to this vehicle. Both manual and automatic gearboxes were available. Older vehicles have selectable four-wheel drive. Modern G-class utility vehicles have a full-time all-wheel drive. This military vehicle made its reputation for reliability and ruggedness.
Protection
Armor INA
Applique Armor Available
Active Protection System No
Mine Clearing No
Self-Entrenching Blade No
NBC Protection INA
Smoke Equipment INA
Details
Country of Origin Germany
Category Tactical Utility Vehicles
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Tactical Utility Vehicles
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
4.2 m
Width
1.7 m
Height
1.9 m
Weight
1750 kg
Operators (2)
Eastern Europe
Western Europe
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