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Which engine is used in the Fuchs 2 APC?
The Fuchs 2 APC is powered by a low-emission engine. The Fuchs 2 armoured personnel carrier is a new version of the 6×6 Fuchs (Fox) Transportpanzer 1. It is built by German armoured tracked vehicles and turret systems manufacturer Rheinmetall Landsysteme.
Is the armour of the TPz Fuchs still available?
Armour of the Tpz Fuchs might be available though still in active service. Developed by a consortium of Krauss-Maffei, Siemens, Hollandse Signaal, Mauser, KUKA and AEG the Wildcat was intended for export only.
How many Fuchs 1s have been upgraded to TPz A8?
The most recent TPz A8 upgrade award brought totals to 168 vehicles. Late in 2013, it was stated that, in the long term, the German Army planned to retain a fleet of up to 728 Fuchs 1 upgraded to TPz A8 standard.
When was the BMP-3 first shown in public?
It was shown for the first time in public during the 1990 Victory Day parade and was given the NATO code IFV M1990/1. The BMP-3 is designed and produced by the Kurganmashzavod (“Kurgan Machine Building Plant”) some variants however are built by the Rubtsovsk Machine Building Plant (RMZ), for example the BRM-3K.
What does APC Fuchs stand for?
The APC Fuchs (TPz Fuchs) is an amphibious armored personnel carriers from German production. Besides his main responsibilities as armored and Rüstsatzträger the six-wheeled, used four-wheel drive vehicle as the basis for the anti-aircraft armored Wildcat as well as weapons carriers for various weapon systems in the testing phase.
What is the difference between the Fuchs 1 and Fuchs 2?
Fuchs 2 seats up to nine on much-improved blast-resistant seating. Normal amphibious payload for Fuchs 1 is 4,000 kg (8,800 lb) but, depending on configuration and protection options, up to 5,000 kg of cargo can be carried on land. Fuchs 2 has a maximum payload of 6000 kg.