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Rheinmetall/KMW Boxer

Rheinmetall · Produced in Germany

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Operating principle

The Boxer is a uniquely modular 8×8 platform: a drive module (engine + suspension + crew) is interchangeable with various mission modules (APC, IFV, MEDEVAC, command, mortar, recovery) through two container locks that can be swapped in 90 minutes. This means a squadron can have 20 chassis + 30 modules and configure on a per-mission basis. ~38 tons depending on module, MTU 8V199 engine, 103 km/h on road. Users: UK (Mechanised Infantry Vehicle, Boxer MIV — 623 in build-up), Australia (211 as CRV — Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle), Germany (original 405), Netherlands, Lithuania (Vilkas — IFV variant), Slovenia, Austria.

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