Piranha V (8x8)
Type: armored_vehicle
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Denmark
Manufacturer: General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS)
First Deployed: 2025
Overview
Denmark ordered 309 Piranha V 8x8 armored fighting vehicles in a major procurement to replace aging M113 APCs. The Piranha V is built by General Dynamics Land Systems Canada and will serve in multiple variants including infantry carrier, reconnaissance, command vehicle, and fire support roles. It offers substantially better protection than the M113 while maintaining high mobility.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 3 + 8 passengers |
|---|---|
| range | 750 km |
| engine | Caterpillar C9 450 hp diesel |
| weight | 28,000-32,000 kg (variant dependent) |
| armament | RCWS with 12.7mm or 30mm cannon (variants) |
| max_speed | 100 km/h road |
| amphibious | Yes with preparation |
| protection | STANAG 4569 Level 4+ (base) / Level 5 with add-on |
Operators
- Denmark
- Romania
- Spain
- Sweden
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