FAMAE Piranha

Notes: This the Swiss MOWAG 8x8 Piranha manufactured under license in Chile. It is similar to the Swiss model; the largest differences that the propellers have been removed, since amphibious capability was not a requirement for Chilean forces. (The vehicle is still amphibious, however, propelled in the water by its wheels.) The mounts and mechanisms for the propellers have been replaced by storage boxes for supplies and equipment. In addition, the turret and weapon station choices are somewhat different.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

Pintle MG

$27,295

D, A

1.2 tons

13 tons

3+11

5

Passive IR

Enclosed

Overhead Weapon Station

$32,660

D, A

1.2 tons

13 tons

3+11

5

Passive IR

Enclosed

60mm AC

$70,550

D, A

1 ton

13 tons

3+8

5

Passive IR

Enclosed

90mm Gun

$147,030

D, A

600 kg

14.6 tons

3+6

5

Passive IR

Enclosed

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

Pintle MG

188/76

47/19/5

300

111

Stnd

W(6)

HF8 HS5 HR4

Overhead Weapon Station

188/76

47/19/5

300

111

CiH

W(6)

TF2 TS2 TR2 HF8 HS5 HR4

60mm AC

188/76

47/19/5

300

111

Trtd

W(6)

TF6 TS6 TR6 HF8 HS5 HR4

90mm Gun

178/70

44/18/5

300

111

Trtd

W(6)

TF6 TS6 TR6 HF8 HS5 HR4

Vehicle

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

Pintle MG

None

None

M-2HB

2000x.50

Overhead Weapon Station

+1

None

M-2HB, MAG

1000x.50, 2000x7.62mm

60mm AC

+2

Fair

60mm HVMS, MAG, MAG (C)

360x60mm, 2500x7.62mm

90mm Gun

+2

Fair

90mm Cockerill Gun, MAG, MAG (C)

30x90mm, 2500x7.62mm

Makina Multi 163

Notes: This is a light APC designed for use in internal security and installation patrolling. It is a commercial truck fitted with an armored body. The driver and commander are at the front of the vehicle, with a windshield that has an armored shutter to the front, and a small window to the side. The trop compartment has a large door in the rear and two large hatches on the roof at the rear. The commander also has a roof hatch and a pintle-mounted light machinegun. The vehicle has the appearance of a small armored bus.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$10,373

G, A

600 kg

5 tons

2+8

2

Headlights

Enclosed

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

254/102

64/26

114

132

Stnd

W(2)

HF2 HS2 HR2

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

None

None

MG-3 (C)

1000x7.62mm

VTP-1

Notes: This is a light wheeled 6x6 APC similar in design to the BTR-152. It is, in fact, almost identical to an Israeli modification of the BTR-152 called the Shoet Mk II. The passenger compartment is open-topped, and there is a door in the rear of the hull and on either side of the cab. It is otherwise an unremarkable vehicle.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$16,283

D, A

800 kg

9.7 tons

2+10

3

Headlights

Open

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

160/64

40/16

200

63

Stnd

W(3)

HF3 HS3 HR2

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

None

None

M-2HB (C)

1000x.50

VTP-2

Notes: This is a smaller, lighter 4x4 APC used by Chile. It is based on the chassis of a Unimog truck. It has a light armored body with either a pintle-mounted machinegun (more common) or a turret armed with a 20mm autocannon (less common). Each side of the cab has a small door, and there is a large door in the rear of the hull. There are two hatches on the rear of the roof, and one where the pintle mount is located. Three firing ports are located on each side of the passenger compartment, and one on each side of the rear door.

Vehicle

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

LMG

$10,412

D, A

800 kg

7.8 tons

2+10

3

Headlights

Enclosed

HMG

$15,392

D, A

800 kg

7.85 tons

2+10

3

Headlights

Enclosed

20mm Turret

$19,573

D, A

600 kg

7.85 tons

3+9

3

Headlights

Enclosed

Vehicle

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

LMG

148/58

37/15

150

44

Stnd

W(2)

HF2 HS2 HR2

HMG

146/58

37/15

150

44

Stnd

W(2)

HF2 HS2 HR2

20mm Turret

146/58

37/15

150

44

Trtd

W(2)

TF2 TS2 TR2 HF2 HS2 HR2

Vehicle

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

LMG

None

None

MG-3 (C)

1000x7.62mm

HMG

None

None

M-2HB (C)

1000x.50

20mm Turret

+1

Basic

20mm KAA Autocannon

600x20mm