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D-442 FUG
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D-442FUG

Recon Vehicles · Hungary · 1964
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D-442FUG

D-442 FUG
D-442 FUG Photo: Wisnia6522 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Reconnaissance Sensors
40
Mobility
50
Stealth / Signature
30
Speed
40
Firepower
20
Protection
30
Operational Range
50
Communications
30
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Hungary
ManufacturerCzechoslovakia, Hungary
CategoryRecon Vehicles
EraCold War
In service1964
Operators6 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
38
Recon Vehicles MASS Rating
20/20
Cold War
102/229
All-Time
Recon Vehicles · 10 axes scored
Reconnaissance Sensors
40
Mobility
50
Stealth / Signature
30
Speed
40
Firepower
20
Protection
30
Operational Range
50
Communications
30
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the recon vehicles category.
01 / Overview
D-442 FUG
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1964–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECON VEHICLES · COLD WAR
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
38
recon vehicles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the recon vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year1964
  • Combat Weight6.3 t
  • Crew2
  • Passengers / Dismounts4
  • Vehicle Classarmoured scout car
  • In ServiceYes
◈Armament8MOD.8
  • Main Armament7.62 mm UK light machine gun (model 59) (D-442 FUG) ; 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine gun (500 rounds) (D-944 PSZH)
  • Main Gun Calibre7.62 mm
  • Gun Typemachine gun
  • Secondary ArmamentNone (D-442 FUG) ; 7.62 mm PKT coaxial general-purpose machine gun (2000 rounds) (D-944 PSZH)
  • ATGM CapableNo
  • Remote Weapon StationNo
  • Stabilized GunNo
  • Ammunition Stowage500
▣Protection12MOD.12
◇Mobility11MOD.11
  • Engine TypeCsepel D414.44 in-line 4-cylinder OHV 5.5-litre diesel
  • Engine Power101 hp
  • Power-to-Weight16 hp
  • TransmissionRába
  • SuspensionWheeled 4x4 (+ 4 auxiliary wheels), leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers
  • Max Road Speed87 km/h
  • Max Off-Road Speed45 km/h
  • Operational Range600 km
  • Fuel Capacity200 L
  • AmphibiousYes
  • Fording Depth0 m
▤Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length5.79 m
  • Width2.5 m
  • Height1.91 m
  • Ground Clearance0.34 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Production Start1,964 year
  • Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1964Production started
  2. 1965Sale: Czech Republic (275 units)
  3. 1981Sale: Iraq (200 units)
62
years in service
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
D-442 FUG 1964
// DERIVATIVES
D-944 PSZH 1960
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory4country · 625units
625active
D-442 FUGSALES4records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1981Iraq200——
1965Czech Republic275——
—Germany50——
—Poland100——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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