Global
military operations has seen the demand increase
for a vehicle that bridges the gap between deployable
light forces, with their inherent low survivability,
and more survivable heavy forces that are difficult
to deploy and have high life cycle costs. PIRANHA
5 has been developed in response to this need and
takes advantage of the latest technologies to deliver
class leading survivability, capacity and mobility
with low through life costs and inherent growth
capacity. The Piranha V is developed by the Swiss
subsidiary company of General Dynamics European
Land Systems. The Piranha V was unveiled during
the Intedrnational Defense Exhibition in Paris,
Eurosatory 2010.
Variants:
IFV,
APC, Ambulance, Reconnaissance, Command, Mortar,
Direct Fire ( up to 120 mm turrets)
Remotely
controlled light weapons stations up to
heavy turret/gun systems. IFV variant: 30
mm Kongsberg remote turret and Javelin missile
system.
Protection
The
PIRANHA 5 sets a new survivability benchmark
for the wheeled armored combat vehicle class
and provides the highest levels of mine,
improvised explosive device (IED) and ballistic
protection. PIRANHA 5 has a next generation,
full coverage, modular survivability system
that has been integrated in the vehicle
design from the concept stage. This system
provides unparalleled all round protection,
particularly in the wheel well area that
has traditionally been vulnerable to IEDs
on wheeled armoured combat vehicles. The
entire survivability system has been designed
to be replaced or upgraded through life
to take advantage of new survivability technologies
as they mature or to counter emergent threats.
PIRANHA 5 also features a range of tailorable
survivability kits that allow the tactical
commander to adapt the vehicle in theatre.
This ensures the vehicles suitability for
operation in complex terrain against aggressive
threats such as IED EFPs, or through rapid
reconfiguration, allows PIRANHA 5 to undertake
roles requiring the highest levels of mobility
and agility such as formation reconnaissance.
The vehicle will be launched with the SAAB
LEDS active protection system integrated
on the Kongsberg remote controlled turret
to demonstrate one of the many survivability
enhancements that General Dynamics European
Land Systems and its partners have developed
for PIRANHA 5. In addition to these modular
systems, substantial advances have been
made in crew ergonomics, energy absorbing
seating and occupant restraint systems that
further improve the survivability of the
PIRANHA 5 when facing the threats of today
and tomorrow.
Propulsion
The
PIRANHA 5 uses a 8x8 chassis with a MTU
6V199 diesel engine. The PIRANHA 5 features
the latest height adjustable McPherson strut
suspension technology which endows the vehicle
with an extraordinary level of cross country
mobility. This suspension in combination
with the high output powerpack, fourth axle
steering and integrated driver support systems
ensures PIRANHA 5 has the highest level
of terrain accessibility and is the most
agile wheeled armoured combat vehicle available
today. The PIRANHA 5 can run at a maximum
speed of 100 km/h with autonomy of 550 Km
(mix of road/off road driving).
Accessories
The
PIRANHA 5 is equipped with numerous other
systems that enhance vehicle performance
and flexibility such as the digital CAN
backbone, fuel efficient drive train technology,
integrated heating, air-conditioning and
NBC protection system and the 120 kW Inline
Starter/Generator (ISG). As an example of
the unrivalled performance PIRANHA 5 provides,
the ISG generates the power for on board
systems while simultaneously providing up
to 100 kW AC exportable power to sustain
military or civilian infrastructure. The
ISG also has the growth capability to recovery
brake energy for re-use to boost the vehicle
power output to 700 hp while at the same
time reducing fuel consumption.
Specifications
Armament
Remotely
controlled light weapons
stations up to heavy turret/gun
systems.
Country
users
No
customer at this time
Designer
Company
General
Dynamics European Land Systems
Accessories
NBC
Overpressure system, Fire-Suppression
system, A/C System, Arctic
kit, integrated started
generator for 100 kW external
power, modular electronics.
Crew
3
(crew) + 8
Armor
Modular
integrated protection layout,
V shaped hull, provisions
for the Active Protection
System.
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