Piranha 10×10 | |
|---|---|
| Land | Schweiz |
| Roll | Pansarfordon |
| Produceras | 1972–nutid |
| Byggd | Unknow |
The MOWAG Piranha is a family of armoured fighting vehicles designed by the Swiss company MOWAG (since April 2010 the name has changed to General Dynamics European Land Systems – Mowag GmbH). Five generations of vehicles have been produced, manufactured by Mowag or under licence by other companies, and variants are in service with military forces throughout the world. Piranhas are available in 4×4, 6×6, 8×8, and 10×10 wheel versions. There are several variants within these versions, giving different degrees of armour protection and several kinds of turret, for use in a variety of roles. Piranha derivatives have been assigned roles as troop transports, command vehicles, fire support vehicles, tank trainers, and police vehicles.
Källkod: Piranha 10×10 på Wikipedia
| Piranha 10×10 | |
|---|---|
| Fotograf | Gunther Neumahr |
| Lokalisering | Unknow |
| Bilder | 40 |
Köp mig en kaffe| Mowag Piranha Walk Around | |
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| Fotograf | Gino Marcomini |
| Lokalisering | Unknow |
| Bilder | 30 |
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The “Five-Axle” Evolution
Den MOWAG Piranha 10×10 represents the extreme end of the Swiss-designed Piranha family. While the 8×8 variants (like the US Stryker) are more common, the 10×10 was developed to carry massive payloads that would crush a standard chassis. Originally surfacing in the 1990s as a specialized platform for Sweden, the 10×10 has seen a massive resurgence in 2024–2026 as the Heavy Mission Carrier (HMC). This version is designed to act as a mobile “mother ship,” carrying everything from 155mm howitzers to massive radar arrays and tactical bridging systems.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (Piranha HMC 10×10) |
|---|---|
| Roll | Heavy Mission Carrier / Artillery Platform |
| besättning | 2–3 (depending on mission module) |
| Max Combat Weight | 40,000 kg (40 tonnes) |
| Payload Capacity | Up to 17,000 kg (17 tonnes) |
| Driveline | 10×10 All-wheel drive |
| Steering | Multi-link system (Axles 1, 2, 4, and 5 are steerable) |
| Turning Circle | Less than 18 meters (exceptionally tight for its size) |
| Main Armament | Capable of mounting 155mm L/52 AGM (Artillery Gun Module) |
Design Engineering: Stability and Scale
- The Stability Factor: The extra axle isn’t just for weight; it provides a much larger footprint. This allows the vehicle to fire heavy artillery—like the 155mm RCH 155—at full power in a 360° arc without the need for hydraulic stabilizers (outriggers), enabling “shoot-and-scoot” tactics.
- Advanced Steering: To prevent it from handling like a bus, the 10×10 steers with four of its five axles. This gives it a turning radius comparable to the much smaller 8×8 versions, allowing it to navigate narrow Swiss mountain passes and European city streets.
- Modular “Payload” Zones: The rear of the vehicle is essentially a flatbed of technology. It can be swapped from a troop carrier to a command center, a 120mm mortar system, or a containerized cargo carrier in a fraction of the time of traditional vehicles.
- Survival Features: Modern 10×10 variants feature high-level STANAG 4569 protection, including advanced mine blast protection and the ability to integrate Active Protection Systems (APS) to intercept incoming anti-tank missiles.
Operational History: Swedish Roots to Swiss Future
- The Swedish Pioneers: The first 10x10s were the Piranha IIIC variants delivered to Sweden in the late 90s. They served as “LIRKA” command vehicles and “Kapris” radar carriers for coastal defense, proving the 10-wheel concept worked in harsh, rocky terrain.
- Swiss Artillery 2026: As of 2024–2026, the Swiss Army officially selected the Piranha 10×10 HMC to carry their new automated 155mm artillery system. This replaces old tracked M109 howitzers with a platform that can drive on the highway at 100 km/h.
- The “Containerized” Combatant: GDELS (General Dynamics European Land Systems) has demonstrated the 10×10 carrying standardized ISO-style mission containers, allowing the military to hide high-tech sensors or weapons inside what looks like a standard supply truck.
- Global Family: While the 10×10 is the “heavy lifter,” it shares nearly 90% of its parts and training with the thousands of Piranha 8x8s in service worldwide, making it a logistics dream for current operators.
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