Denmark selects the DURO IIIP 6x6 as New Armoured Ambulance Vehicle
28 November 2006
On November 22, 2006 the Danish Army Materiel Command (DAMC) and MOWAG GmbH – a General Dynamics company – signed a contract for the delivery of 29 DURO IIIP 6x6 Armoured Ambulance Vehicles, including initial logistic support and services with a total value of over 32 Million Swiss Francs. This contract is preceded by six contracts with the DAMC - for EAGLE I 4x4, PIRANHA III 8x8 and EAGLE IV 4x4 between 1995 and 2005 - and adds another important element of protected mobility to the armoured vehicle fleet of the Danish army.
The Danish Army Materiel Command has selected the MOWAG DURO IIIP 6x6 platform to fulfill an immediate requirement for armoured ambulance vehicles to be deployed primarily in international missions. The DURO III platform offers the required payload and internal volume to transport a medical crew and up to four patients in an environment that is protected against IEDs and small-arms fire. As the DURO III and the EAGLE IV (ordered by Denmark in 2005) are based on the same chassis concept using a majority of identical automotive components, operating cost in the area of training, special tools and spare parts can be greatly reduced.
MOWAG's CEO, Simon T Honess, and the entire MOWAG staff are very proud of the selection of the DURO IIIP 6x6 as this contract marks a further proof of Denmark's confidence in the performance and reliability of MOWAG and the DURO and EAGLE line of Armoured Wheeled Vehicles. Honess stated: "We are honoured to have this further opportunity to serve the DAMC and the Danish Army with our vehicle systems and support services. To supply this customer with protected mobility is a responsibility which we undertake with our greatest commitment and enthusiasm."
The DURO IIIP 6x6, to be equipped with two stretcher systems, seating space for up to three patients, a wide range of medical equipment, Rescue Gear and a full Communication System, will add another important element of Protected Mobility to the Danish army to be deployed into operational environment calling for a high level of mobility, comfort and protection for the vehicle crew and patients. Production of the DURO will take place at MOWAG's facility in Kreuzlingen and deliveries will start in October 2007. Danish companies will be involved in the supply of various components and assemblies.
ABOUT THE DURO IIIP 6X6
The DURO IIIP 6x6 is a member of the MOWAG DURO and EAGLE family of Armoured Wheeled Vehicles in the weight class up to 13 tons. The DURO IIIP 6x6 is 6,7m long, 2.16 m wide and can be equipped with a wide range of function modules including ambulance, troop transport, EOD and military police. On the road, the DURO III reaches a speed of 100 km/h, it manages gradients of up to 60% and side slopes of 40%. The 245 HP Cummins engine, in connection with the Allison five-speed automatic transmission, the unique De Dion axles with patented Roll Stabilizer, the tire pressure regulation system, and permanent all-wheel drive give the DURO III an incomparable mobility both on- and off road.
