Mowag Spy

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MOWAG SPY 4x4
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MOWAG SPY 4x4
Type Scout car
Place of origin Switzerland
Production history
Designer MOWAG Motor Car Factory, Kreuzlingen, Switzerland
Manufacturer MOWAG
Producedsince 1980
VariantsArmt, recon
Specifications
Mass5,700 kg (12,600 lb)
Length4.55m
Width2.5m
Height1.66m
Crew3

Main
armament
1x 12.7mm MG and 1x 7.26mm MG
EngineDetroit V8 diesel
143 kW / 295hp
TransmissionAlison AT-545 automatic, 4 forward gears, 1 reverse gear
Suspension 4x4 wheeled, TYRES 13.00 x 20 run-flat (insert)
Fuel capacity200 l
Operational
range
700 km (41l/100km)
Maximum speed 110 km/h (68 mph),
Steering
system
1 axel

The Mowag Spy is a derivative of the Mowag Piranha 4x4, it is smaller and more lightly armored. Designed as recon vehicle it succeeded as a security vehicle in places like airports. [1]

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References

  1. Marcus Bauer, Nutzfahrzeuge der MOWAG Motorwagenfabrik AG, Fachpresse Goldach, Hudson & Company, 1996 ISBN   9783857380563