Boxer
IOC: September 2009
Total Production: 472
Also Known As
GTK
MRAV (Multi Role Armoured Vehicle)
Origin
Germany (50%)
Netherlands (50%)
Contractor/s
Stork (50%)
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (36%)
Rheinmetall Defence (14%)
Artec GmbH *
Guns & Missile Launchers:
FLW 200
Protector
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Description:
The Boxer (formerly known as MRAV/GTK) is a modular, air transportable, multirole, 8x8, 6x6 vehicle developed to meet the requirements of Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. It will accommodate up to 11 fully equipped soldiers providing to them high level of protection.
The Boxer is a multinational program involving Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The development and production of the Boxer vehicles will be carried out by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, Rheinmetall, Alvis and Stork companies. The total number of Boxer armored vehicles to be produced could be as high as 2,000 if all options are exercised. The first batch of Boxer vehicles comprises the delivery of 600. The United Kingdom Boxer procurement order could encompass up to 1,400 units.
The Boxer will be available in 6x6 and 8x8 variants with full ballistic, NBC and mine protection, add-on armor, and reduced radar and IR signatures for improved survivability. In addition, Boxer will also feature central tire inflation, all round independent suspension, integrated logistic support, and climate control.
The Boxer will be provided in 9 variants: evacuation (6x6), engineer (6x6), radio relay (6x6), artillery observation radar (6x6), repair (8x8), higher echelon command post(8x8), cargo replenishment(8x8), armored mortar(8x8), and weapon carrier vehicle(8x8).
In July 2003, the British Ministry of Defense decided to withdraw from the MRAV/Boxer program.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 2, Passengers 9
Dimensions: Height 2.4 m, Length 7.9 m, Width 3.0 m
Weights: Max Weight 33,000 kg (72,751 lb), Min Weight 25,000 kg (55,115 lb), Payload 8,000 kg (17,637 lb)
Performance: Cruise Speed 22 mps (43 kt), Max Range 1,050 km (567 nm), Top Speed 29 mps (56 kt)
Power: Power 710 shp
Other: Wheels 8
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Germany / 272 
Purchased by the German Army as a replacement for aging armored carriers such as M113. The procurement of 200 Boxer armored vehicles also includes an option for 72 vehicles configured as field ambulances.
Netherlands / 200 