The carrier can be armed with modular weapon platforms ranging from remotely controlled light weapon stations to heavy turret/gun systems such as the LANCE 30mm Modular Turret System. The vehicle can be fitted with an active protection system and add-on armour, offering various levels of protection with more than 95% coverage. The Piranha V armoured personnel carrier accommodates 13 personnel in a well-protected armoured hull, which resists the impact of mines, IEDs and EFP threats. The Piranha V is the latest member in the family of Piranha multi-role wheeled armoured vehicles manufactured by MOWAG (now known as General Dynamics European Land Systems-Mowag). The Boxer armoured personnel carrier has a top speed of 103km/h and a class-leading range of 1,050km. The vehicle also supports IdZ (Infantryman of the future) technology developed by the German Army. FLW 200 remote-controlled light weapon station aboard the vehicle is installed with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher.
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