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Transportpanzer 1 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
Transportpanzer 1 (Fuchs) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Rheinstahl Wehrtechnik (now Rheinmetall) |
| Status |
Production complete. In service with Germany and others. |
| Production Period |
1977-1986 |
Production Quantity |
1236 |
| Type |
APC |
Crew |
2 + 10 |
| Length, overall |
6.8m |
Length, hull |
6.8m |
| Width, overall |
3.0m |
Height, overall |
2.3m |
| Combat Weight |
19000kg |
Unloaded Weight |
14000kg |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
20mm Rheinmetal gun (1) |
Ammunition Carried |
150x20mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
+75/-15 |
| Traverse Rate |
n/a |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
n/a |
Rangefinder |
n/a |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
n/a |
| Secondary Armament |
small arms |
Ammunition Carried |
- |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Mercedes-Benz OM 402A V8, liquid-cooled turbocharged diesel |
Transmission |
6-speed ZF Model 6 |
| Horsepower |
320hp at 2500hp |
Suspension |
n/a |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
16.8hp/t |
Configuration |
6x6 |
| Speed, on road |
105km/h |
Wheelbase, overall |
3.8m |
| Fuel Capacity |
390 l |
Tires |
14.00xR20 |
| Range, on road |
800km |
Ground Pressure |
n/a |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Gradient |
70% |
| Turning Radius |
8.5m |
Side Slope |
n/a |
| Ground Clearance |
0.41m |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.6m |
| Angle of Approach |
45 |
Trench Crossing |
1.1m |
| Angle of Departure |
45 |
Fording |
amphibious |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
6 x 76mm grenade dischargers |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
All-welded steel providing protection against small arms fire and shrapnel. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Armament varies according to mission. The 20mm gun is optionally mounted on an E-6 ring mount over the first circular hatch and the data provided assumes this mounting. A 7.62mm MG3 machine gun can be mounted over the commander's hatch. |
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