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Mercedes-Benz G-Class


4x4 Wheeled Military Vehicle [ 1979 ]



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



Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 02/24/2020 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com

Specifications



Service Year
1979

Origin
Germany national flag graphic
Germany

Crew
1
CREWMEN
Production
5,000
UNITS


Mercedes-Benz - West Germany / Germany
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(OPERATORS list includes past, present, and future operators when applicable)
Armored Car
Design, of typically lightweight nature, providing onroad/offroad capabilities for the scouting or general security roles.
Reconaissance
Can conduct reconnaissance / scout missions to assess threat levels, enemy strength, et al - typically through lightweight design.
Utility
General utility-minded design to accomplish a variety of battlefield tasks, typically in a non-direct-combat fashion.
Special Purpose
Special purpose design developed to accomplish an equally-special battlefield role or roles.


Length
14.8 ft
4.5 m
Width
5.6 ft
1.7 m
Height
6.2 ft
1.9 m
Weight
3,858 lb
1,750 kg
Tonnage
1.9 tons
LIGHT
(Showcased structural values pertain to the base Mercedes-Benz G-Class production variant. Length typically includes main gun in forward position if applicable to the design)
Powerplant: Mercedes-Benz OM615 2.9-liter diesel-fueled engine developing 156 horsepower.
Speed
74.6 mph
(120.0 kph)
Range
372.8 mi
(600.0 km)
(Showcased performance specifications pertain to the base Mercedes-Benz G-Class production variant. Compare this entry against any other in our database)
Variable.


Supported Types




(Not all weapon types may be represented in the showcase above)
Dependent upon armament fit.


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


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