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MOWAG PIRANHA 90mm
The Piranha IIIC DF90 fire support vehicle is used to support infantry and lightly armored units
In 2006 Belgian Army ordered a number of Swiss MOWAG Piranha IIIC 8x8 armored personnel carriers and a host of their variants to meet their armored infantry vehicle requirement. A total of 242 vehicles, including variants were ordered. 40 of these vehicles were fitted with CMI Defence 90 mm turret. Other sources report that currently only 18 of these vehicles are in service with Belgian Army and 22 vehicles are optional for supplementary orders. These are known as Piranha IIIC Direct Fire 90 or DF90. First vehicles were delivered in 2008.
This fire support vehicle has significant strategic and tactical mobility. It can support other Piranha IIIC 8x8 armored vehicles with direct fire. Operational concept behind these mobile lightly armored units is stressed on speed, deployability and maneuverability to counter enemy forces.
The main role of this Belgian artillery system is to support infantry. It is effective against lightly armored and soft skin vehicles. It can also engage buildings and fortifications. However it is not effective against modern main battle tanks. The 90 mm gun do not has adequate firepower for this mission. It is worth noting that most other countries are fielding fire support vehicles, armed with more powerful 105 mm or 120 mm guns. These heavier guns could not suit the Piranha IIIC 8x8 chassis, due to their violent recoil. So the smaller 90 mm gun was selected.
This fire support vehicle is fitted with Belgian CMI Defence LCTS90 two-man turret. It is armed with a medium-pressure Cockerill Mk.8 90 mm gun. The gun is loaded manually. The gun is fully-stabilized and can fire accurately on the move at moving targets. It is worth noting that the CMI Defence is a world leader in 90 mm guns and turrets.
A wide range of ammunition is available for this gun. It can also fire newly developed high efficiency ammunition. Maximum range of fire is about 2.2 km. Indirect range of fire is up to 7.8 km. This gun can also launch Ukrainian Falarick 90 anti-tank guided missiles in the same manner as ordinary rounds. These missiles have laser guidance. However it is unknown if Belgian fire support vehicles use these missiles.
A total of 37 rounds are carried by the vehicle. 17 rounds are stored in the turret bustle and are ready to use. Remaining 20 rounds are stored insid
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The Piranha IIIC DF90 fire support vehicle is used to support infantry and lightly armored units
In 2006 Belgian Army ordered a number of Swiss MOWAG Piranha IIIC 8x8 armored personnel carriers and a host of their variants to meet their armored infantry vehicle requirement. A total of 242 vehicles, including variants were ordered. 40 of these vehicles were fitted with CMI Defence 90 mm turret. Other sources report that currently only 18 of these vehicles are in service with Belgian Army and 22 vehicles are optional for supplementary orders. These are known as Piranha IIIC Direct Fire 90 or DF90. First vehicles were delivered in 2008.
This fire support vehicle has significant strategic and tactical mobility. It can support other Piranha IIIC 8x8 armored vehicles with direct fire. Operational concept behind these mobile lightly armored units is stressed on speed, deployability and maneuverability to counter enemy forces.
The main role of this Belgian artillery system is to support infantry. It is effective against lightly armored and soft skin vehicles. It can also engage buildings and fortifications. However it is not effective against modern main battle tanks. The 90 mm gun do not has adequate firepower for this mission. It is worth noting that most other countries are fielding fire support vehicles, armed with more powerful 105 mm or 120 mm guns. These heavier guns could not suit the Piranha IIIC 8x8 chassis, due to their violent recoil. So the smaller 90 mm gun was selected.
This fire support vehicle is fitted with Belgian CMI Defence LCTS90 two-man turret. It is armed with a medium-pressure Cockerill Mk.8 90 mm gun. The gun is loaded manually. The gun is fully-stabilized and can fire accurately on the move at moving targets. It is worth noting that the CMI Defence is a world leader in 90 mm guns and turrets.
A wide range of ammunition is available for this gun. It can also fire newly developed high efficiency ammunition. Maximum range of fire is about 2.2 km. Indirect range of fire is up to 7.8 km. This gun can also launch Ukrainian Falarick 90 anti-tank guided missiles in the same manner as ordinary rounds. These missiles have laser guidance. However it is unknown if Belgian fire support vehicles use these missiles.
A total of 37 rounds are carried by the vehicle. 17 rounds are stored in the turret bustle and are ready to use. Remaining 20 rounds are stored insid
Piranha IIIC DF90 Fire Support Vehicle | Military-Today.com
The Piranha IIIC DF90 is a Belgian fire support vehicle. In 2006 Belgian Army ordered a number of Swiss Piranha IIIC 8x8 APCs and a host of their variants to meet their armored infantry vehicle requirement.
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