Boxer | |
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| Country | Germany + Netherlands |
| Role | Multirole armoured fighting vehicle |
| Produced | 2009–present |
| Built | 539+ |
The Boxer is a multirole armoured fighting vehicle designed by an international consortium to accomplish a number of operations through the use of installable mission modules. The governments participating in the Boxer programme have changed as the programme has developed. The Boxer vehicle is produced by the ARTEC GmbH (armoured vehicle technology) industrial group, and the programme is being managed by OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation). ARTEC GmbH is based in Munich; its parent companies are Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH and Rheinmetall Military Vehicles GmbH on the German side, and Rheinmetall Defence Nederland B.V. for the Netherlands. Overall, Rheinmetall has a 64% stake in the joint venture.
Source: Boxer on Wikipedia
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See also:
The GTK Boxer is an 8×8 Multi-Role Armoured Vehicle (MRAV) developed by a German-Dutch consortium (ARTEC, a joint venture of Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann). Its defining feature is its unique modular design, allowing for rapid mission reconfiguration.
Key Modular Concept
The Boxer consists of two main interchangeable elements:
- Drive Module: The common 8×8 chassis containing the powerpack, driver’s station, and running gear.
- Mission Module: A removable, self-contained armored cabin tailored for a specific role (e.g., APC, Ambulance, Command Post). This module can be swapped out in less than one hour under field conditions.
🛡️ Protection and Armament
The Boxer is one of the most protected wheeled vehicles in service, designed to counter a wide spectrum of threats.
- Armor: High-hardness steel hull with **Advanced Modular Armour Protection (AMAP)** composite armor.
- Threat Protection: Provides high-level protection against heavy machine-gun fire, artillery shell fragments, mines, and IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices).
- NBC System: Standard Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical protection system.
- Common Armament: Varies by nation and role, typically a Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS) armed with:
- 12.7 mm Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) or
- 40 mm Automatic Grenade Launcher (AGL)
General Specifications (Standard APC/A2 Variant)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Configuration | 8×8 Wheeled |
| Length | 7.93 m (26.0 ft) |
| Width | 2.99 m (9.8 ft) |
| Height (Hull Roof) | 2.38 m (7.8 ft) |
| Combat Weight (GVW) | 36.5 to 38.5 tonnes (Varies by variant/upgrade) |
| Payload Capacity | Up to 8 tonnes (11.3 tonnes maximum) |
| Crew / Passenger Capacity | 3 (Driver, Commander, Gunner) + Up to 8 passengers |
| Internal Volume | 14 m3 |
Mobility and Power
- Engine: MTU 8V 199 TE20 V8 Diesel (Approx. 530 kW / 720 hp)
- Maximum Speed: 103 km/h (64 mph) on road.
- Operational Range: Up to 1,050 km (650 miles).
- Key Features: All-wheel drive, all-round independent suspension, and a Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) for optimal off-road mobility.
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