Almost every military soldier certainly got to drive through the toughest terrain in what is probably the best all-terrain vehicle in the world. We are talking about the Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer, which was produced in Austria from 1967 to 2000 and then in Great Britain for a few years. A total of 30,000 units saw the light of day and, in addition to the armed forces, also found buyers in many other countries around the world. The ‘workhorse’ has been missing from the army for years. Now a successor has been found.
After years of searching, it was decided to choose an Italian vehicle: the MUV 4×4 from Iveco. The ‘Noriker’, as the variant for the Austrian armed forces will be called, was presented at a press conference on Monday.
Like the Pinzgauer, it has a 180 hp strong military vehicle (depending on the engine and equipment, the Pinzgauer only has between 84 and 115 hp, To.) is designed for the toughest terrain with its selectable four-wheel drive.
“Mobility is improved by permanent four-wheel drive with lockable differentials. An independent front suspension provides balanced off-road capabilities, handling and reliability. ESP and ABS further improve performance and there is also the option of run-flat tyres,” according to the manufacturer’s website.
The van, single and double cab and chassis variants are designed to meet all possible requirements, with the capacity to quickly transport and deploy up to 14+2 people with equipment. The highest permitted loading capacity is four tons, which is more than the Pinzgauer (see also the info box below).
Arnie also has a Pinzgauer
By the way, many of the decommissioned Pinzgauers are in private hands – even after auctions by the Ministry of Defense. By the way, Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger is also a big fan. A few years ago the “Terminator” had a 6×6 718 K model built according to his own ideas. He was also criticized for this, because the Pinzgauer is not really climate-friendly.
Source: Krone
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