OVERVIEW
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4 wheeled vehicle has seen service introduction with over sixty operators globally.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4 wheeled vehicle has seen service introduction with over sixty operators globally.
YEAR: 1979
MANUFACTURER(S): Mercedes-Benz - West Germany / Germany
PRODUCTION: 5,000
OPERATORS: Australia; Canada; France; West Germany; Germany; United States
SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
CREW: 1
LENGTH: 14.76 feet (4.5 meters)
WIDTH: 5.58 feet (1.7 meters)
HEIGHT: 6.23 feet (1.9 meters)
WEIGHT: 2 Tons (1,750 kilograms; 3,858 pounds)
ENGINE: Mercedes-Benz OM615 2.9-liter diesel-fueled engine developing 156 horsepower.
SPEED: 75 miles-per-hour (120 kilometers-per-hour)
RANGE: 373 miles (600 kilometers)
ARMAMENT
Variable.
Ammunition:
Dependent upon armament fit.
Variable.
Ammunition:
Dependent upon armament fit.
NBC PROTECTION: None.
NIGHTVISION: None.
VARIANTS
Series Model Variants
• G-Class ("Gelandwagen" / "G-Wagen") - Base Series Name
• G-Class 6x6 - 6-wheeled configuration model
• Peugeot P4 - French license-production variant with French powerpack and revised body structure.
• Panhard VPS - French special forces vehicle based on G-class.
• "Enok" - Armored variant for German Army service
Series Model Variants
• G-Class ("Gelandwagen" / "G-Wagen") - Base Series Name
• G-Class 6x6 - 6-wheeled configuration model
• Peugeot P4 - French license-production variant with French powerpack and revised body structure.
• Panhard VPS - French special forces vehicle based on G-class.
• "Enok" - Armored variant for German Army service
