Depending on the exact configuration, the Wiesel 1's length is about 3.55 metres (11.6 ft), height 1.82 metres (6.0 ft), and width 1.82 metres (6.0 ft). At only 2.75 metric tons (3.03 short tons), it weighs less than the armored variant of the U.S. Humvee military light truck.

The Wiesel 1 air-transportable armoured weapon carrier was developed to meet the requirements of the German Army by Porsche, with production and marketing being carried out by MaK System Gesellschaft mbH of Kiel as general contractor.

2021年6月30日 · Two armament versions are provided: the American TOW ATGM or the Mk 20Rh 202 20-mm automatic gun installed in a single-place armored turret.

Two men can fit in, the driver and a gunner, using a remotely operated 20 mm quick-firing Rheinmetall MK 20 Rh202 in the standard Mk.I version.

These exceptionally versatile vehicles can be airlifted as underslung cargo or carried inside a CH-53 transport helicopter. The Wiesel 1 comes in TOW, MK 20 automatic cannon and recce versions, enabling it to perform a variety of tactical roles, including reconnaissance, C4I and security operations.

2024年10月25日 · Waffenträger Wiesel 1A0 MK: ´The direct fire support variant of the Wiesel armed with the 20mm RH202 DM 6 automatic cannon made by Rheinmetall. The gun is mounted in a 1-man turret with a +-110° traverse and -10°-+45°’s of elevation.

The Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh-202 (short for Maschinenkanone 20 mm Rheinmetall) is a 20 mm caliber autocannon designed and produced by Rheinmetall. It fires the 20×139mm ammunition originally developed for the Hispano-Suiza HS.820.

Army Guide - information about the main battle tanks, armoured vehicles and armament of the land forces and also the information concerning other army subjects - Wiesel 1 MK 20, Reconnaissance Vehicle, Armoured Vehicles

2017年8月17日 · The Wiesel series involves a crew of two or three depending on configuration and two major variants of the Wiesel ultimately emerged - the original "Wiesel 1" and follow-up "Wiesel 2". The Wiesel 1 is the original model of 1989 and powered by the Audi 5-cylinder inline turbo-diesel of 86 horsepower.

Chapter Three - Wiesel 1 MK (Maschinekanone): This chapter deals with the 20mm Dual Feed Machine Cannon armed variant, and explains in detail the development of the weapon, and associated systems.