Mowag 4x4 armored reconnaissance vehicle (armored dummy)

MOWAG armored reconnaissance vehicle
MOWAG armored reconnaissance vehicle
Place of origin	Switzerland
Service history
In service	1954 - 1987
Used by	Switzerland
Production history
Manufacturer	MOWAG
No. built	240
Variants	target dummy
Specifications
Mass	5,250 kg (11,570 lb) (full)
Length	4 m
Width	2.056 m
Height	1.945 m
Crew	1 driver + 2 passengers
Main armament	unarmed
Engine	Dodge 6 cylinder inline engine T-137 3770cm 103 hp
Transmission	4 forward gears 1 reverse
Suspension	4x4 wheeled
Maximum speed	57 km/h (35 mph)

The Mowag 4x4 armored dummy is a target practice vehicle used by the armed forces of Switzerland.

History

Originally designed as an armored reconnaissance vehicle, the armored dummy tank is based on a Mowag T1 4x4 GW 3500 chassis. It was used as a moving target for the armor Wurfgranate (exercise) as well as for practice with shells of rocket tube (20mm insert operation), the SIG SG 510 assault rifle and practice with hand grenades. 240 units were built and used by the Swiss army from 1954 to 1987.

The vehicle with the number M+83124 is now located at the Schweizerisches Militärmuseum Full.

See also

• Zielfahrzeug 68 tracked target tank

• Target practice
• Military dummy