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EntpPz 65


Entpannungspanzer 65


Overview


EntpPz 65/88

Forward view of EntpPz 65/88 armored recovery vehicle during an exercise.
Source: Clemens Niesner @ www.primeportal.net - © copyright lies with original owner

Origin
Switzerland
Type
Armored recovery vehicle
Service life
1968 -2008
Status
Out of service
Development
Mid 1960's
Developer
Switzerland - Eidgenössische Konstruktionswerkstätte Thun
Production
1968 - ?
Refit
1993 - 1995 (EntpPz 65/88)
Producer
Switzerland - Eidgenössische Konstruktionswerkstätte Thun
Number produced
69
Designations
EntpPz 65 / Entpannungspanzer 65
EntpPz 65/88 (improved model)
Notable users
Switzerland

Description


The Entpannungspanzer 65 is an armored recovery vehicle of Swiss origin. It is based on the Pz 61 medium tank. The chassis and drivetrain are identical to the Pz 61 but the superstructure is much larger and seats the five men crew. A dozer blade is fitted at the front which doubles as an earth anchor for the heavy winch. An A-frame is fitted at the front and is folded over the superstructure during travel.

EntpPz 65
The Entpannungspanzer 65 is the original production version. A total of 69 have been built.
EntpPz 65/88
The Entpannungspanzer 65/88 is an improved version. Converted in the late 1980's from the original production vehicles.

Details


Facts EntpPz 65
General
Origin
Switzerland
Type
Armored recovery vehicle
Crew
5 (commander, driver, 3 mechanics)
Dimensions
Weight
39 t combat load
Length
7.6 m (with dozerblade)
Width
3.15 m
Height
2.97 m
Engineer equipment
Winch
25 t capacity
75 t capacity using two pulleys
Crane
15 t A-frame crane
Obstacle removal
Dozer blade, doubles as earth anchor for winch
Armament
Type
7.5mm MG51 machine gun
Mount
Pintle mount on turret roof
Ammunition
3.000 rounds, 100 ready to fire
Traverse
Manual traverse and elevation
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 6 roadwheels
Layout
Idler front, drive sprocket rear
Suspension
Torsion bar
Automotive
Engine
Mercedes-Benz MB 837 Ba 500 V8 diesel
Power output
630 hp at 2.200 rpm
Transmission
6 forward, 2 reverse
Mobility
Speed
55 km/h on road
Range
350 km on road
Power to weight ratio
16.2 hp/t
Protection
Armor type
Steel
NBC system
Yes
Smoke system
2x2 80mm smoke grenade dischargers

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Panzer 61

The EntpPz 65 is based on the chassis of the Panzer 61 medium tank.