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Wiesel 1 with TOW |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
Wiesel 1 |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Porsche and MaK System (now Rheinmetall) |
| Status |
Production completed. In service with Germany. |
| Production Period |
1989-1992 |
Production Quantity |
about 210 |
| Type |
see note (1) |
Crew |
3 |
| Length, overall |
3.3m |
Length, hull |
3.3m |
| Width, overall |
1.8m |
Height, overall |
1.9m |
| Combat Weight |
2800kg |
Unloaded Weight |
n/a |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
1-tube TOW ATGW launcher |
Ammunition Carried |
7xTOW missiles |
| Gun Traverse |
45 (left/right) |
Elevation/Depression |
+10/-10 |
| Traverse Rate |
manual |
Elevation Rate |
manual |
| Gun Stabilization |
n/a |
Rangefinder |
n/a |
| Night Vision |
optional |
Auto-Loader |
no |
| Secondary Armament |
none |
Ammunition Carried |
- |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
VW 5-cylinder diesel, turbocharged |
Transmission |
ZF 3 HP 22 3-speed automatic (6 forward, 2 reverse) |
| Horsepower |
86hp at 4500rpm |
Suspension |
torsion bars, hydraulic vibration dampers |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
30.7hp/t |
Track Width |
20.0cm |
| Speed, on road |
75km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
182cm |
| Fuel Capacity |
80 l |
Ground Pressure |
0.36kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
300km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.4m |
| Turning Radius |
2.3m (2) |
Trench Crossing |
1.2m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.30m |
Fording |
n/a |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
n/a |
NBC Protection |
no |
| Armor Details |
All-steel hull. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
(1) Air-transportable armored weapon carrier.
(2) Pivoting is possible by engaging the parking brake on one side of track. |
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