Cummins to power Mowag patrol vehicles for Germany

Cummins has recently been awarded a contract from Mowag to supply 198 ISBe 5.9 litre engines rated at 250hp (186 kW) to power Eagle IV patrol vehicles for the German army. This is a follow on order from Mowag for 90 ISBe 5.9 engines for the Danish army.

Commenting on the success, Dave Hurley, Cummins Defence Leader said “Cummins was chosen to supply the ISBe 5.9 engines because of their excellent reliability and durability. Furthermore, the ISBe engines are renowned for their reduced engine noise and fuel consumption which is very important in this demanding application.”

In addition, the ISBe 5.9 engines enhance the stealth capability of the Eagle IV vehicles due to their high power to weight ratio and clean combustion technology with reduced visible smoke.

The Cummins ISBe family has established an outstanding reputation for power, performance and driveability appropriate for the latest generation of all-terrain, multi-purpose defence vehicles. Based on the outstanding success of its B series predecessor in the British and U.S. Armies, the ISBe engine comes with a military pedigree that few other engines can match.

The 198 Eagle IV vehicles will be jointly manufactured in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, and at Kaiserslautern, Germany. Deliveries already commenced in 2008 and will extend to 2010.