G-Wagen German 4x4 Interim Fast Attack Vehicles (IFAV)
G-Wagen
Interim Fast Attack Vehicles (IFAV)
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Basic Information
Name
G-Wagen German 4x4 Interim Fast Attack Vehicles (IFAV)
Designation
G-Wagen
Alternate Designation
G-Wagen
Equipment Type
Interim Fast Attack Vehicles (IFAV)
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz
Date of Introduction
1999
Description
The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen is a light utility vehicle used by military and security forces primarily to conduct reconnaissance, patrols and transport small groups of soldiers. The vehicles were designed primarily for military use, and can conduct peacekeeping, emergency response, rescue, VIP transport and border patrol missions.
Ground Specifications
Crew
1
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Main Weapon
Mk 19 40-mm grenade launcher; M2 .50-cal machine gun; TOW anti-tank missile; M240G machine gun
Engine
Turbocharged Diesel (156 hp)
Max Speed
156.0 km/h
Range
857.0 km
Variants
Wolf LIV
This is a multi-purpose transport variant designed by Rheinmetall. It can carry up to 10 troops (including vehicle crew) and is fitted with a gun mount.
Wolf LIV (SO)
The Wolf light infantry vehicle for special operations -- LIV(SO) -- is a variant of the G-Wagen designed by Rheinmetall.
G-Wagen 6 x 6 (280 CDI)
This variant was developed to compete for the Australian Overlander program, aimed at replacing Canberra's Land Rover 4 x 4 and Perentie 6 x 6 vehicles.
System
Alternative Designation
G-Wagen
Type
Interim Fast Attack Vehicles (IFAV)
Configuration
4x4
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, Germany
Crew
1 ea
Passenger Capacity
5 ea
Payload Capacity
1,430 kg
Dimensions
Length
4.39 m
Width
1.66 m
Height
1.87 m
Wheelbase
2.85 m
Empty Weight
2,345 kg
Combat Weight
3,674 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
1 x 270 CDI Mercedes-Benz
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel
Engine Power
156 hp at 3,800 rpm
Fuel Capacity
96 liters
Transmission
5-speed automatic gear box with manual Tiptronic-shifting option
Suspension
McPhersen hydropneumatic adjustable, manual and automatic adjustments
Maximum Road Speed
156 km/h
Range
857 km
Fording
0.6 m
Gradient
80%
Side Slope
70%
Turning Radius
13 m
Main Weapon System
Note
The G-Wagen can armed with a variety of weapons that include: 1 x Mk 19 40-mm grenade launcher; 1 x M2 .50-cal machine gun; 1 x TOW anti-tank missile; or 1x M240G machine gun
Protection
Armor
Shrapnel-proof flooring tested with DM 51 grenade
Applique Armor
Available
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Germany
Category
Reconnaissance Vehicles
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Reconnaissance Vehicles
Filter Label
G
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
4.39 m
Width
1.66 m
Height
1.87 m
Weight
3674 kg
Operators (22)
Russia
United States
France
Germany
Poland
North Korea
Serbia
Australia
Austria
Bulgaria
Canada
Croatia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
Greece
Hungary
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Singapore
Switzerland
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