General Dynamics shows off new vehicles at Eurosatory

MADRID, June 13 (UPI) -- General Dynamics European Land Systems will show off its new Piranha 3+ and Duro 4X4 vehicles at the Eurosatory defense expo this week, the company announced.

The Piranha 3+ will be presented in a wheeled armored personnel carrier configuration that features seating for three crew members and 9 infantry soldiers.

It is equipped with the new Oerlikon Fieldranger 20 remote-controlled gun from Rheinmetall Air Defence, General Dynamics said in a statement.

The medium-caliber weapon station provides accurate fire up to 2,000 meters and is compatible with an array of ammunition types, General Dynamics said.

The vehicle was recently selected by the Swiss army and will feature a platform that includes the RUAG Cobra 120mm mortar system for the service's mortar carrier program, the company said.

The Piranha 3+ was developed in response to customer requirements for increased levels of protection, off-road mobility and potential for future growth, General Dynamics said.

The company will also present the new version of its Duro 4X4 vehicle.

It is now equipped with state-of-the-art automotive technology and is highly mobile with compact dimensions and a flexible loading space that suits a range of military applications.

The Duro 4X4 allows for flexibility in transporting troops and cargo without a need to reconfigure the vehicle.

It was initially designed and made for the Swiss army to replace the smaller 3 model.