OVERVIEW
MANUFACTURERRheinmetall
YEAR INTRODUCED1971
UNITS IN SERVICE300
UNITS PRODUCED2,136
UNIT COST$1.5M
DESCRIPTION
Veteran German IFV donated to Ukraine. The 1A5 variant features enhanced mine protection. While dated, it remains effective as an infantry transport with fire support capability.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight
37.4 tonnes
Crew
3
Passengers
6
Main Armament
20mm Rh202 autocannon
Secondary Armament
7.62mm MG3 coaxial, MILAN ATGM
Engine
MTU MB 833 Ea-500 600 hp diesel
Top Speed
65 km/h road
Range
520 km
Armor
Steel + add-on composite, enhanced mine protection (A5)
COMBAT RECORD
COMBAT RECORD
Afghanistan (2007โ2013, ISAF), Ukraine (2023โpresent, donated by Germany). Proven mine protection in A5 variant.
GLOBAL DEPLOYMENT
OPERATORS
Operator data coming soon