Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Dingo

History

The Dingo Infantry Mobility Vehicle (IMV) is a specialized military armored mine-resistant, ambush-resistant (MRAP) military vehicle originating in Germany. Manufactured under the KraussMaffei Wegmann brand, it is suitable for a variety of tasks on the modern battlefield. As an MRAP, a variety of features are incorporated into its design to protect the vehicle and its occupants from threats beyond enemy firenamely mines and other hidden explosives.

The truck is built on the frame of the proven UNIMOG truck (described in detail elsewhere on this page).

The Dingo is built around a versatile chassis that allows various configurations for the desired mission role. Short and long wheelbases are available. It is a lightweight system, yet powerful enough to survive modern battlefield hazards such as improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

The dingo weighs between 9 and 12 tons, has a standard length of 2.5 meters, a maximum length of 6 meters and a width of 2.3 meters. The standard operator may be 1 person, but more typically 2 people, with additional seating for 3 to 6 people depending on the wheelbase.

Armor protection is against small arms fire and artillery jets. Power comes from a 215-horsepower diesel unit, and all four wheels are suspended for occupant comfort and off-road cruising. The road speed reaches 90 km/h and the range is up to 1,000 km.

Due to the high ground clearance, the vehicle can stand upright and can go over some obstacles and ditches. The engine is traditionally housed in the forward cabin, and the hull is flanked by two hinged automotive-style doors with tempered glass sections.

The crew was completely enclosed in the fighting compartment with a hatch in the roof. Underneath the vehicle is a V-shaped hull design to help deflect the blast from below.

The typical weapon is a 1 x 7.62mm MG3 series machine gun, mounted on the roof of the Remote Weapon Station (RWS). The weapon can be fired from a relatively protected range in the fighting compartment by the crew.

A variety of other weapons will fit - up to 12.7mm machine guns and 40mm grenades - and can also be fitted as needed.

Germany (military and police forces), Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Norway, Iraq and Qatar all use the Dingo range worldwide. By far the largest user is the Bundeswehr, with more than 530 deployed (2017). Dingo 2 represents a modernized, evolved version of the same vehicle, but is instead based on the UNMOG U5000 series frame.

More interior space and slightly improved protection based on continued practical use of the original wild dog.

German wild dogs have been used in Kosovo and Afghanistan since their introduction.

Specification

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Performance

Armor

Depends on weapon.

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