Army of Switzerland orders 130 Duro GMTF armoured personnel carrier to General Dynamics 0202141.

The 130 additional DURO GMTF vehicles will be manufactured at the General Dynamics European Land Systems-Mowag facility in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, with deliveries to take place between 2015 and 2017. Several other Swiss companies will contribute to this high-value program for the Swiss Army.

“The General Dynamics European Land Systems-Mowag workforce is very proud to have received this follow-on contract, as it underlines the confidence and satisfaction of our Swiss customer,” said Robert Kauth, Vice President of Wheeled Vehicles at General Dynamics European Land Systems and Managing Director of GDELS-Mowag.

The DURO GMTF Armoured Personnel Carrier, which was developed wholly in Switzerland, has a gross vehicle weight of 14 tons with very high ballistic, mine and IED protection, mobility and flexibility.

The DURO GMTF enables the protected transport of 11 soldiers at a top speed of 100 km/h on road. The DURO GMTF manages gradients of up to 60 percent and lateral inclines of up to 30 percent. It uses a 250 hp Cummins turbocharged diesel engine, an Allison 5-speed automatic transmission, unique De Dion axle system with patented roll stabilizer, tire pressure control system and permanent all-wheel drive.

All DURO GMTF vehicles are equipped with an air conditioning system and a NBC overpressure system for enhanced comfort and protection.