Wisent 1 (Bergpanzer Wisent) German Armored Recovery Vehicle
Wisent 1
Armored Recovery Vehicle
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Basic Information
Name
Wisent 1 (Bergpanzer Wisent) German Armored Recovery Vehicle
Designation
Wisent 1
Alternate Designation
Wisent 1; Bergepanzer Wisent
Equipment Type
Armored Recovery Vehicle
Manufacturer
German FFG company as a private venture
Date of Introduction
2008
Description
The Wisent is an 8x8 armored logistics vehicle built by Rheinmetall. It is designed to be airlift able by the Airbus A400M. It can be fitted with various modules, for cargo carrying, medical use, troop transport, and so on. The Wisent can also be fitted with various weapons, including an RCWS.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Engine
Diesel (960 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
65.0 km/h
Range
600.0 km
Variants
Wisent 2
The Wisent 2 armored engineer vehicle was developed by FFG of Germany. This vehicle was aimed to meet requirements of current operations and deployment scenarios in hotspot areas such as Afghanistan and Iraq. The FFG company has considerable experience in the upgrade and overhaul of various armored vehicles. The Wisent 2 is based on the Leopard 2 main battle tank. Development was completed somewhere in 2009.
System
Alternative Designation
Wisent 1; Bergepanzer Wisent
Type
Armored Recovery Vehicle
Manufacturer
German FFG company as a private venture
Crew
3 ea
Bucket Capacity
1.3 m³
Dig Depth
4.4 m
Lifting Capacity
30 t
Winch Capacity
35 t
Towed Load
50 t
Earth Working Capacity (Dozer)
300 m³/h
Earth Working Capacity (Excavator Arm)
300 m³/h
Front Mounted Dozer Blade
It can be used to clear obstacles and for earthmoving operations. It is also used as an earth anchor to stabilize the vehicle during craning, winching and excavating operations.
ARV
In the ARV role the Wisent 1 can recover damaged, stuck, swamped or overturned combat vehicles on the battlefield. It also tows them to the nearest shelter, or maintenance unit. Vehicle can also provide maintenance service in the field. Crew of the Wisent 1 operate from under armor protection.
Dimensions
Length
8.2 m
Width
3.5 m
Height
3 m
Weight
47 t
Automotive
Engine Name
MTU MB 838 Ca M500
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
960
Transmission
INA
Maximum Speed
65 km/h
Range
600 km
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
30%
Vertical Step
0.7 m
Trench
2.5 m
Fording
1.2 m
Main Weapon System
Note
1 x 12.7 mm (optional)
Protection
Hull Armor
This multi-purpose combat vehicle has a level of protection, similar to that of the Leopard 1 main battle tank. Vehicle withstands blasts equivalent to 8 kg of TNT anywhere under the hull or under any track location. Interior is lined with a spall liner.
Applique Armor
Available
Mine Clearing
Yes, The Wisent 1 can be also reconfigured for mine clearing role. It can clear pathways through minefields, allowing assault units to pass, before enemy establishes defenses. For this role it can be fitted with a full-width mine plough and a safe lane marking system.
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
No
Image Sources
Notes
https://www.armyrecognition.com/mspo_2014_official_show_daily_news_coverage_report/ffg_and_polish_defense_holding_showcases_armoured_recovery_version_of_wisent_1_family.html; https://militaryleak.com/2022/04/05/ffg-awarded-contract-to-perform-mid-life-extension-mle-for-royal-danish-army-wisent/; https://www.pinterest.com/pin/518617713344638778/;
Details
Country of Origin
Germany
Category
Survivability
Land > Survivability
Filter Label
W
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
8.2 m
Width
3.5 m
Height
3 m
Weight
47000 kg
Operators (1)
Germany
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