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Entered service |
1976 |
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Crew |
3 men |
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Personnel |
5 - 6 men |
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Dimensions and weight |
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Weight |
10.5 t |
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Length |
5.96 m |
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Hull length |
5.96 m |
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Width |
2.53 m |
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Height |
2.53 m |
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Armament |
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Machine guns |
1 x 12.7-mm, 1 x 7.62-mm |
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Mobility |
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Engine |
Detroit Diesel 6V53T |
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Engine power |
275 hp |
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Maximum road speed |
101 km/h |
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Amphibious speed on water |
7 km/h |
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Range |
600 km |
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Maneuverability |
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Gradient |
60% |
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Side slope |
30% |
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Vertical step |
0.8 m |
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Trench |
? |
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Fording |
Amphibious |
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The Grizzly
armored personnel carrier is a part of Canadian AVGP (Armored
Vehicle General Purpose) family. These armored vehicle were
purchased by Canadian military in late 1970s. Around 270 of these
armored vehicles were delivered. This armored personnel carrier is
no longer in front line service. It was replaced with the
Bison,
however surviving APCs were converted to support vehicles and are
still operational. Some vehicles were sold to other countries.
Grizzly is
based on the Swiss MOWAG Piranha 6x6. It's hull has a maximum armor
thickness in 10 mm. It provides protection against small arms fire
and artillery shell splinters.
It mounts a
Cadillac Gage turret, fitted with a 12.7-mm and coaxial 7.62-mm
machine guns.
Grizzly has
a crew of three and can carry six infantrymen. Troops enter and
leave the vehicle via the rear doors or roof hatches.
Vehicle is
powered by a Detroit Diesel 6V53T turbocharged diesel engine,
developing 275 horsepower. The Grizzly APC is fully amphibious and
is propelled on water by two waterjets.
Variants
Cougar
armored reconnaissance vehicle;
Husky
armored recovery vehicle.
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