Designation:

SOV

Info
Manufacturer: Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co.KG - KMW  
Product type: Auxiliary Vehicles  
Name: Patrol Vehicle  

SOV (Special Operation Vehicle) is a modular system for Special Forces.

SOV is air-transportable and feated for long-range reconnaissance and special operations.

With its IVECO 3.0 liter diesel engine (125kW, 400Nm), its heavy-duty chassis and a well-balanced power-to-weight ratio, the SOV combines outstanding mobility with maximum off-road performance, great operation range (900km) and extreme combat power. The chassis provides ballistic protection and a mine protected underside.

KMW’s SOV allows a high firepower level with three different gun mounts, permitting the use of a 12.7mm MG or 40 mm GMW, a 5.56/7.62 mm MG on pedestal mount (commander), a second 5.56/7.62 mm MG on pedestal (rear gunner) and a Wegmann 76/40 mm multi-purpose launcher.

Specifications:
Property Value
Number of drive wheels
4
Number of wheels
4
Engine power output (h.p.)
170
Maximum torque (Nm)
400
Turning circle radius (mm)
13000
Fording depth (mm)
900
Max. road range (km)
900
Crew
6




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