Piranha-derived LAV25 in USMC service

Canadian Piranha-derived, six-wheeled Cougar AVGP, with Scorpion tank turret (76 mm gun)

Prototype of a Mobile Gun System derivative of the Piranha, mounting a 105mm tank gun

Piranha-derived Stryker, clad with a supplementary anti-HEAT shell slat armour

Canadian Forces Piranha

Added Bar Armour to defeat AT weapons.

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It is available in 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, and 10x10 wheel versions. There are several variants within these versions, giving different degrees of armour protection and several kinds of turrets, for use in a variety of roles. Piranha derivatives have been assigned roles as troop transports, command vehicles, fire support, tank trainers, and police.

Piranhas are used by the Swiss Army. Swiss built Piranha derivatives have been exported to Sweden, Denmark, Ireland and Spain. Piranha derivatives have been manufactured under license by General Dynamics of Canada, Alvis, in the United Kingdom, Komatsu in Japan, and in the USA. General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) is a defense conglomerate formed by mergers and divestitures. ... In Norse mythology, Alvis (all-wise) was a dwarf. ... Komatsu is a city in the Ishikawa prefecture, Japan. ...

The controversial 8x8 US Army Stryker vehicle is probably the most well-known vehicle derived from the Piranha. The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... The Stryker is a family of eight wheeled, all wheel drive, armored combat vehicles produced by General Dynamics Land Systems and is in current use by the US Army. ...

Some variants, like the United States Marine Corps's Light Armored Vehicle variants are equipped with propellers, for water-borne use. United States Marine Corps Emblem The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the U.S. military. ... Piranha-derived LAV25 in USMC service Canadian Piranha-derived, six-wheeled Cougar AVGP, with Scorpion tank turret (76 mm gun) Prototype of a Mobile Gun System derivative of the Piranha, mounting a 105mm tank gun Piranha-derived Stryker, clad with a supplementary anti-HEAT shell slat armour Canadian Forces Piranha...

Variants

• 6 wheels:
  • AVGP
• 8 wheels:
  • Coyote Reconnaissance Vehicle
  • LAV II
  • LAV 25
  • LAV-m
  • LAV-AT
  • LAV-log
  • LAV-c2 (C Square)
  • LAV III
  • Stryker
  • Mobile Gun System (MGS)

AVGP means Armoured Vehicle General Purpose. ... The Coyote Reconnaissance Vehicle is an armoured fighting vehicle built by General Motors of Canada for the Canadian Armed Forces. ... The LAV III AV is the primary mechanized infantry vehicle of the Canadian Armed Forces. ... The Stryker is a family of eight wheeled, all wheel drive, armored combat vehicles produced by General Dynamics Land Systems and is in current use by the US Army. ... The Mobile Gun System is an eight-wheeled armoured fighting vehicle mounting a 105 mm tank gun, derived from the Mowag Piranha. ...

External links

• www.mowag.ch
• Army Technology.com
• PIRANHA concept (mowag)
• PIRANHA III / LAV III WHEELED ARMOURED VEHICLES, SWITZERLAND (army-technology.com)
• Neue Radpanzergeneration bei MOWAG - Der PIRANHA III (swissmotor.ch)
• Bison Piranha I Blindé de transport de troupe - Wheeled armoured personnel carrier (ifrance.com)
• Piranha III 10x10 Armoured Sensor Vehicle (soldf.com)