Moldovan Army receives last batch of Piranha IIIH APCs from Germany.

According to Militarnyi, the 4th and last batch of Piranha IIIH APCs was officially handed over to the Armed Forces of Moldova on January 12, 2023. Three of the 39 APCs will be used to train personnel who are planned to be involved in international peacekeeping missions.
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Last batch of Piranha IIIH APCs delivered by Germany to the army of Moldova in November 2023 (Picture source: Ministry of Defense of Moldova)

The supply of these Piranha IIIH APCs is funded through the German government's Enable and Enhance Initiative. The vehicles will be transferred to the 22nd Peacekeeping Battalion.

The Piranha IIIH has a composite armor suite. At the time of its introduction in 1996, it had the highest level of protection compared with previous Piranhas and LAV series vehicles. The vehicle is operated by a crew of 2 or 3. It can carry 8-9 fully-equipped soldiers. Five engine options were available. These were the German MTU 6V182 TE22 developing 400 hp, the Swedish Scania DSJ9-48A developing 400 hp, the American Caterpillar 3126 developing 350 hp, the American Detroit Diesel 6V53TA developing 350 hp, and the British Cummins 6CTAA8.3-T350 developing 350 hp.

The amphibious capability was optional. These APCs had a trim vane and were propelled on water by two waterjets. Maximum speed in water was about 10 km/h. However, it seems that the amphibious version received no production orders.

Piranha IIIH APC delivered by Germany to the army of Moldova in November 2023 (Picture source: Ministry of Defense of Moldova)

Defense News November 2023