Wiesel Meet Germany's small but lethal tank
AWC Wiesel, Tiny Tank Made in Germany
Armored vehicles in the form of tanks usually have a large size, but what happens if the tank comes in a tiny size the size of a private car? It turns out that this car-sized tank really exists, let's see the full story, starting from its history.
The name of this tiny tank is AWC (Armored Weapon Carrier) Wiesel, its size is reminiscent of the shape of a tankette, a mini tank that was produced during World War 2. The Wiesel itself was developed for the German Army to meet the requirements of a light armored vehicle that could be transported by aircraft. as well as helicopters for the use of its airborne troops.
Wiesel's name itself means "Weasel", because he is known to be agile, small and difficult to detect by opponents. The second generation then resumed production in the mid-1990s, when production was handed over to Rheinmetall, Wiesel 2 then officially entered service for the German Army in 2001.
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