The Canadian military has recently adopted the G-wagon as its jeep to replace the Iltis... I know that the G-wagon is used by many countries right now and I'm wondering what you guys think about it,
Thanks

We use the MB 240/290 GD in the Norwegian Army.
The MB 240 is ok on roads, but pretty useless in terrain (and steep hills).
The engine is too small, so it's not easy to manoeuvre if you fill it up with gear and soldiers..
The 290 is a bit better, I kinda like that one actually..

We do also have several different "special" versions of it, like armored versions and ambulances.

I believe the one we purchased is the G270 CDI

Originally Posted by Pete031

I believe the one we purchased is the G270 CDI

Do you have a link to any info about it?
Not heard of that one before..

here is a link....
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/a.../04/c7166.html

I'd say good buy, our cops and the military uses them along with hummers.
The compressor in the engine should help at solving the problems Redleg mentioned.

Looks like it's a better buy than our MB-240s..

Yeah? I hope it works out....

If nothing else, they can't possibly be any worse then the Iltis. I still don't like the idea of giving them to reserve units for armoured Recce though.

How does the off road capability compare to the Land Rover and other military 4x4s