Piranha II
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1976
Total Production : ?
In the early 1970s Swiss MOWAG company designed and developed the Piranha amphibious multipurpose armored vehicle as a private venture. The Piranha vehicles feature high survivability, high mobility due to the use of wheels, low life cycle costs, high reliability, high availability, and easy maintenance. The first prototype rolled off the MOWAG factory in 1972 and the first production unit was ready in 1976. In February 1977 MOWAG received the first order from Canada for 350 Piranha II 6x6 vehicles in three different variants. That order was increased to a total of 491 vehicles.
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piranha II 6x6 | Active | 1976 | ? |
| Piranha II 8x8 | Active | 1977 | ? |
Piranha II 6x6
Group : Wheeled Armored Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : AVGP (Armoured Vehicle General Purpose), Cougar, Grizzly, Husky
Origin : 
Switzerland
Contractor : MOWAG GmbH
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1976
Total Production : ?
The Piranha II available on 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 chassis are the second generation of Piranha vehicles. These vehicles can fulfill numerous roles and mission requirements though its modular design. It can accommodate a wide range of one and two-man turrets to fulfill different mission profiles such as personnel carrier, NBC reconnaissance, transport, command, ambulance, recovery, and mortar vehicles. The gun calibers suitable for Piranha II vehicles are from 0.5 inches (12.7mm) to 90mm. The Piranha vehicles have been deployed in conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Several thousands of them are in service today in armed forces all over the world.
The Canadian Armed Forces Armoured Vehicle General Purpose (AVGP) program included the delivery of 491 in three variants called: Cougar, Husky and Grizzly. The Grizzly was an infantry carrier, the Cougar was an infantry fighting vehicle fitted with a 76 mm turret and was used by Armored Corps forces and the Husky was a recovery vehicle. As of 2010, only the Husky remains in service with the armored forces of Canada.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Canada | Retired - No Longer Operational | 37/491 | |
 Chile | Active | 230 | |
 Nigeria | Active | 140 | |
 Sudan | Active | 105 | ex-Canadian AVGP vehicles |
| Switzerland | Retired - No Longer Operational | ? | |
 Uruguay | Active | 147 | ex-Canadian Cougars |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Crew | 2 | |
| Troops | 12 | |
| Wheel Drive | 6 | |
| Wheels | 6 | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Height | 1.9 meter | |
| Length | 6.0 meter | |
| Main Gun Caliber | 90 millimeter | |
| Width | 2.5 meter | |
| Mass | ||
| Combat Weight | 11,500 kilogram | |
| Empty Weight | 8,500 kilogram | |
| Payload | 3,000 kilogram | |
| Performance | ||
| Max Range | 600 kilometer | |
| Power | ||
| Power | 275 shp | |
| Speed | ||
| Top Speed | 100 kph | |
Piranha II 8x8
Group : Wheeled Armored Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : Piranha IIC
Origin : Switzerland
Contractor : MOWAG GmbH
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1977
Total Production : ?
The Piranha II available on 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 chassis are the second generation of Piranha vehicles. These vehicles can fulfill numerous roles and mission requirements though its modular design. It can accommodate a wide range of one and two-man turrets to fulfill different mission profiles such as personnel carrier, NBC reconnaissance, transport, command, ambulance, recovery, and mortar vehicles. The gun calibers suitable for Piranha II vehicles are from 0.5 inches (12.7mm) to 90mm. The Piranha vehicles have been deployed in conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Several thousands of them are in service today in armed forces all over the world.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | Active | 25 | |
 Denmark | Retired - No Longer Operational | ? | |
 Ghana | Active | 140 | |
 Romania | Retired - No Longer Operational | ? | |
| Switzerland | Retired - No Longer Operational | ? |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Crew | 2 | |
| Troops | 14 | |
| Wheel Drive | 8 | |
| Wheels | 8 | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Height | 1,920 millimeter | |
| Length | 6.8 meter | |
| Main Gun Caliber | 90 millimeter | |
| Width | 2.6 meter | |
| Mass | ||
| Combat Weight | 14,000 kilogram | |
| Empty Weight | 10,000 kilogram | |
| Payload | 4,000 kilogram | |
| Performance | ||
| Max Range | 780 kilometer | |
| Min Range | 500 kilometer | |
| Power | ||
| Power | 280 shp | |
| Speed | ||
| Top Speed | 27.8 mps | |
Photo Gallery
September 2010
Canadian Cougar 6x6 infantry fighting vehicle
June 2010
Piranha II 8x8
November 2006
Piranha II 8x8
Piranha II 8x8
Piranha II 6x6
Piranha II 6x6
Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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