Mowag Duro Explained

DURO series
Origin:Switzerland
Is Vehicle:yes
Service:1994 - Present
Used By:Switzerland, Germany, Venezuela, UK, Ireland, Denmark
Designer:Bucher-Guyer AG
Design Date:1994
Manufacturer:Bucher-Guyer AG, 1994-2003GDELS/MOWAG, 2003-present
Production Date:1994 - Present
Number:4000
Variants:DURO[1]
DUROII[2]
DURO III 4x4[3]
DURO III 6x6
DURO IIIP 6x6YAK[4]

The DURO (Durable Robust) is a series of wheeled, multi-purpose military transport vehicles produced by General Dynamics European Land Systems/MOWAG in both four and six wheel drive. It was initially developed for Switzerland by Bucher-Guyer AG in Niederweningen, Switzerland. An initial 3000 vehicles order for the Swiss Armed Forces came through in 1994. In January 2003 the production was transferred to MOWAG in Kreuzlingen.[5] Over 4,000 DURO 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles are now in service worldwide. The main customers are Switzerland, Germany, Venezuela, and the UK. In addition to these, the vehicle is used in many other countries for special purposes.

DURO III

The DURO III is available as a 4x4, 6x6, and an armoured 6x6 with modular shelter.

DURO IIIP / DURO GMTF

The DURO IIIP (also named DURO GMTF) is a version only available in 6x6 form. It is heavily armoured and has a remote controlled machine-gun. It is used by the Danish Army as an ambulance, and by the Swiss Army in the roles of APC, NBC-Reconnaissance and ambulance in international peace support missions of Swissint.[6] The DURO IIIP is also used by Germany.[7]

YAK

The YAK is an upgraded, ballistic and mine-protected, variant of the DURO IIIP 6x6 chassis used by the German Army. It is made by Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles.[8] [9]

The German Army uses the YAK for a variety of roles. The first batch of DURO III vehicles for Germany consisted of 30 vehicles, consisting of ambulance (12), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) (10), military police (four) and support vehicles for the LUNA Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (four). Final deliveries were made late in 2005. Another 100 vehicles were ordered, with deliveries between 2006 and 2009. The actual contract covered the supply of 100 Yak chassis and a total of 114 bodies in the following configurations: 31 × mobile medical team; 8 × prisoner transport; 6 × water cannon; 23 × command post for military police; 23 × air base security; 2 × military geography; 21 × explosive ordnance disposal. Late in 2007 an order was placed by the German Army for another batch of seven Yak vehicles, six additional LUNA ground stations and a BIO reconnaissance vehicle.[8] [9]

In 2008, RMMV delivered three armoured NBC field laboratories to the Swiss Army which are similar to the Yak.[9]

Specifications

The 420 Duro GMTF ordered by the Swiss Army are equipped with a Protector RWS and a diesel engine Cummins ISB5-9 (275 hp).[10]

232 Duro-3P were exported, and are equipped with a diesel engine Cummins 6BTA-5.9 (245 hp).

MOWAG Eagle IV and V

See also: MOWAG Eagle. The MOWAG Eagle IV and V were based on the DURO IIIP chassis.

Civil use

The 4X4 and 6X6 Duro was also offered in various configurations as a fire engine:

These vehicles are in use in different fire units in Switzerland, such as the fire departments of Bern, Frick, Baar.

In the 1990s, consideration was given to introducing the Duro to the fire service of the former GDR as a substitute for the Robur LO. Robur and Duro have similar exterior dimensions, therefore existing fire houses required no structural alterations for new vehicles. The conversion failed due to the purchase price of Duro, which exceeded the financial strength of the fire departments.

The 4x4 Duro was also offered as a commercial vehicle for communities and municipalities as dump trucks or with solid aluminum construction as service vehicles, but there were no significant sales. Also in the configuration as a civilian ambulance, there were no successes.

A small number of vehicles are provided as expedition vehicles, privately owned. Converted from civilian companies or individuals as offroad campers, coach expedition and expedition vehicle based on 4x4 and 6x6 Duro.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force uses the LFAV, a vehicle based on the chassis of the Duro, the Red Rhino [11] [12] .

The Johannesburg fire department purchased Duro as firefighting vehicles.[13]

Operators

Current operators

Procurement

DURO 4×4

DURO 6×6

DURO-2 4×4 and 6×6

DURO-3

See also

External links

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: MOWAG DURO II. Military Today. 14 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180415063357/http://www.military-today.com/trucks/mowag_duro_2.htm. 15 April 2018. live.
  3. Web site: MOWAG DURO III. Military Today. 14 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180416134636/http://www.military-today.com/trucks/mowag_duro_3.htm. 16 April 2018. live.
  4. Web site: General Dynamics Duro 6x6 . 2018-04-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180414234459/https://www.6-wheel-drive.org/vehicles/general-dynamics-duro-6x6.html#yak . 2018-04-14 . live .
  5. Web site: Bucher Industries vollzieht Verkauf von Duro an Mowag, news.ch 10. Jan 2003 . 2013-09-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130927090229/http://www.news.ch/Bucher+Industries+vollzieht+Verkauf+von+Duro+an+Mowag/128462/detail.htm . 2013-09-27 . live .
  6. http://www.mowag.ch/En/02E_Products/023E_EagleIV.htm MOWAG GmbH - Products > EAGLE IV 4x4
  7. News: GD MOWAG's Duro Light Vehicle Family Racking Up Wins. 14 April 2018. Defense Industry Daily. Defense Industry Daily. 20 December 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20180415063617/https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/gd-mowags-duro-light-vehicle-family-racking-up-wins-01648/. 15 April 2018. live.
  8. Web site: Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Yak armoured multirole vehicle . IHS Jane's Christopher F Foss . 2014-03-20 . 2015-09-10.
  9. Web site: General Dynamics European Land Systems - MOWAG DURO Protected Military Tactical Vehicle . IHS Jane's Christopher F Foss . 2014-03-27 . 2015-09-10.
  10. Equipo. Editorial. Acción del protector de construcciones "Silex". Materiales de Construcción. 08. 86. 1958-04-30. 1988-3226. 10.3989/mc.1958.v08.i086.2018. 89–60. free.
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  12. https://www.scdf.gov.sg/docs/default-source/sgfpc-library/sgfpc/publication/reaction-2014.pdf Reaction 2014
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  14. Web site: What does LFAV stand for? . 2023-09-01 . AcronymAttic . en-us.
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