Wisent (vehicle)

Wisent
Type 8x8 off-road cargo truck
Place of origin Germany
Production history
Designer Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles
Produced 2008-
Specifications
Weight 26t empty

Engine MAN diesel
430hp
Transmission ZF 7-speed automatic
Operational
range
700km
Speed 105km/h (road)

The Wisent is an 8x8 armoured logistics vehicle built by Rheinmetall.[1] It is designed to be airliftable by the Airbus A400M.

It can be fitted with various modules, for cargo carrying, medical use, troop transport, and so on.[2]

The Wisent can also be fitted with various weapons, including an RCWS.[3]

References

  1. "Rheinmetall Defence - Wisent". Retrieved 2010-10-17.
  2. "Rheinmetall Wisent Armored Transport Vehicle". Military-Today.com. 2010-05-12. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
  3. "Rheinmetall Landsysteme Wisent Armoured Vehicle Demonstrator (Germany) - Jane's Armour and Artillery". Retrieved 2010-10-17.
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