G Wagon

Specifications: Cab seating:      1 + 3 Length:              4.165 m Width:                1.7 m Height:               2.005 m Track:                1.425 m Wheelbase:       2.4 m Configuration:   4 x 4 Fuel Capacity:   approx 96 liters Angle of approach/departure:  40 Max gradient:   80% (at GVW) Side Slope: (static 56 %)  30 Fording:            0.6 m Electrical System:  24 V Batteries:          2 x 12 V, 60 Ah Alternator:        28V/80A Steering:          LS 2 B power-assisted Turning radius:  5.7 m

Gearbox:  5 speed automatic Transfer box:  VG 080 2 speed, selectable front-wheel drive Max speed:  approx 138 km/h Max load:  1 500 kg Max (incl APS) Weight:  permissible front axle load – 1,200 kg                permissible rear axle load –  1,600 kg Max towed load:  with brakes – 2,800 kg / without brakes – 750 kg Tires:  Michelin XZL 8.25R16 with optional run-flat inserts Brakes:  Main – hydraulic, dual circuit with vacuum booster, discs front, drums rear Parking:  mechanical Engine:  5-cylinder turbocharged and intercooled water-cooled diesel Suspension:  Coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers, front and rear.

Description/History

Variants:  Basic    Command and Reconnaissance   Military Police
Type:  4 passengers Station Wagon

 

The G Wagon is a light utility vehicle equipped with the latest technical innovations.  It is the vehicle of choice for military applications in armies around the world, including the United States, Germany, and France.  
In the Canadian Forces, the G Wagon is used by operationally tasked field units and training establishments, by both the regular and reserve units, to provide tactical transport in the fields of command and control, liaison, reconnaissance and military police.