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Manufactured by the German company Thyssen
- Henschel as the Transporter Panzer 1, this is an amphibious vehicle
with a water speed of 10kmh.
Fuchs can detect chemical, radiation, biological and nuclear (CRBN)
elements that may have been used during an attack.
The vehicle is equipped with a
Global Positioning System (GPS) and provides the crew with integral
collective protection.
Approximately 1,000 Transporter Panzer 1 vehicles are in service with
the German Army in seven basic roles. The NBC version is also in
service with the USA (60), Israel (8), Turkey (4) and the Netherlands
(6).
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FUCHS Specifications |
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11 available |
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Road Range |
800kms |
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Crew |
2 |
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Operational Weight |
17,000kg |
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Length |
6.83m |
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Width |
2.98m |
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Height |
2.30m |
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Road Speed |
105 km/h |
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Engine |
Mercedes-Benz Model OM-402A V-8 liquid cooled
diesel |
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Armament |
1 x 7.62mm MG
6 x Smoke
Dischargers |
Photo US Marine Corps
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