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==General==
==General==
The MOWAG Eagle IV is a 4x4 light reconnaissance vehicle in service with the Danish (2006) and German (2008) armies.  Though related by name and function to the Humvee based Eagle I-III, the Eagle IV is a new vehicle built on the MOWAG Duro IIIP chassis offering improved payload, better armour, and greater mine resistance. Though normally unarmed, this vehicle may optionally be equipped with either the [[Lemur]] or [[M151 Protector RWS|Kongsberg Protector]] .50 cal remote weapon stations.
The MOWAG Eagle IV is a 4x4 light reconnaissance vehicle in service with the Danish (2006) and German (2008) armies.  Though related by name and function to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMMWV Humvee] based Eagle I-III, the Eagle IV is a new vehicle built on the MOWAG Duro IIIP chassis offering improved payload, better armour, and greater mine resistance. Though normally unarmed, this vehicle may optionally be equipped with either the [[Lemur]] or [[M151 Protector RWS|Kongsberg Protector]] .50 cal remote weapon stations.


This vehicle is crew-able at the Commander's ('''F7'''), Gunner's ('''F6''' if equipped with a RWS), and Driver's ('''F9''') positions, but only partially modeled with basic interior views.
This vehicle is crew-able at the Commander's ('''F7'''), Gunner's ('''F6''' if equipped with a RWS), and Driver's ('''F9''') positions, but only partially modeled with basic interior views.


The [[Infantry Units#Mechanized Infantry|dismount section]] for the Eagle is 2 dismounts/scouts, equipped with M136 (AT-4) anti-armour weapons and 5,56mm rifles. Please note that selecting the [[UGV]] or [[Micro-UAV|UAV]] option for this vehicle will (even though offered in the mission editor) not make either available during a mission.
The [[Infantry Units#Mechanized Infantry|dismount section]] for the Eagle is 2 dismounts/scouts, equipped with M136 (AT-4) anti-armour weapons and 5.56mm rifles. Please note that selecting the [[UGV]] or [[Micro-UAV|UAV]] option for this vehicle will (even though offered in the mission editor) not make either available during a mission.


==Thermal Signature==
==Thermal Signature==

Revision as of 18:22, 30 December 2018

The MOWAG Eagle IV in Steel Beasts Professional equipped with the M151 Protector RWS

Eagle IV: Light Reconnaissance Vehicle


Statistics

Kongsberg Protector Remote Weapons' Station (optional): 12.7mm M2 HB
Ammunition Stowage: 200 ready/900 stowed
Default Ammunition: 200/900 .50 cal M903 SLAP
Integral Grenades: 16 ready/28 stowed

  • Note: The grenade numbers above represent individual smoke grenades. The M151 carries 4 banks of smoke launchers (2 each left and right), and each fires 4 grenades per salvo.


Armour Protection:
Frontal Turret Armour: N/A
Frontal Hull Armour: Thin. Protected vs 7.62mm AP. Blast resistant design features.


Combat Mass: 8.5 tonnes
Length: 5.37m
Width: 2.16m
Height: 2.30m (vehicle roof)
Engine Power: 250hp Cummins 5.9L Turbo Diesel
Top Speed: 110kph

General

The MOWAG Eagle IV is a 4x4 light reconnaissance vehicle in service with the Danish (2006) and German (2008) armies. Though related by name and function to the Humvee based Eagle I-III, the Eagle IV is a new vehicle built on the MOWAG Duro IIIP chassis offering improved payload, better armour, and greater mine resistance. Though normally unarmed, this vehicle may optionally be equipped with either the Lemur or Kongsberg Protector .50 cal remote weapon stations.

This vehicle is crew-able at the Commander's (F7), Gunner's (F6 if equipped with a RWS), and Driver's (F9) positions, but only partially modeled with basic interior views.

The dismount section for the Eagle is 2 dismounts/scouts, equipped with M136 (AT-4) anti-armour weapons and 5.56mm rifles. Please note that selecting the UGV or UAV option for this vehicle will (even though offered in the mission editor) not make either available during a mission.

Thermal Signature

Eagle IV TIS image, front-right Eagle IV TIS image, rear-left