Mercedes-Benz G-Class

4x4 Wheeled Military Vehicle

Armor / Land Systems

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4 wheeled vehicle has seen service introduction with over sixty operators globally.

Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 2/24/2020 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com

Specifications

Year:
1979

Crew
1

Manufacturing
Mercedes-Benz - West Germany / Germany

Production
5,000 Units

Australia; Canada; France; Germany; West Germany; Greece; United States

- Reconnaissance (RECCE)
- Security / Defense / Law Enforcement / Convoy Escort
- Utility
- Support / Special Purpose |

Length:
14.76 ft (4.5 m)

Width/Span:
5.58 ft (1.7 m)

Height:
6.23 ft (1.9 m)

Weight:
2 tons (1,750 kg; 3,858 lb)

(Showcased structural values pertain to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class production model)

Mercedes-Benz OM615 2.9-liter diesel-fueled engine developing 156 horsepower.

(Showcased powerplant information pertains to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class production model)

Maximum Speed:
75 mph (120 kph)

Maximum Range:
373 miles (600 km)

(Showcased performance values pertain to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class production model; Compare this entry against any other in our database)

Variable.

Ammunition:
Dependent upon armament fit.

(Showcased armament details pertain to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class production model)

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Panhard VPS - French special forces vehicle based on G-class.

"Enok" - Armored variant for German Army service

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