AGF (Light infantry vehicle)
- AGF (Light infantry vehicle)
Infobox Weapon
name= AGF
caption=
origin= GER
type= Armoured car
is_vehicle=yes
service= 2003 -
used_by=KSK/AAD 10
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designer=
design_date=
manufacturer=Rheinmetall
unit_cost=
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number=
variants= 21
weight= 3.3 tonnes
length= 4.88 m
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width= 1.82 m
height= 1.87 m
diameter=
crew= 4
armour=
primary_armament=1x M3M 12.7 mm heavy machine gun or 40 mm HK GMG
secondary_armament= 2x Rheinmetall MG3 7,62 x 51 mm and front and rear smoke grenade launchers
engine=CDI 270, 2.7 liters, 5 cylinder diesel engine
engine_power=115KW (156HP)
transmission=
payload_capacity=
fuel_capacity=
pw_ratio=
suspension=
clearance=
vehicle_range= 500 km (road), with an additional fuel tank 800 km
speed= 120 km/h
guidance=
The Aufklärungs- und Gefechtsfahrzeug ("reconnaissance and combat vehicle"), sometimes also called the Serval, is a significantly modified version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class procurred by the German Army for the KSK special forces in 2003. It is produced by the German company Rheinmetall and 21 vehicles were delivered to the KSK with additional vehicles delivered to the reconnaissance detachment of the Swiss army. [cite web
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title = German Version
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publisher = World Wide Military
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url = http://www.worldwide-military.com/Army%20Material/Light%20Armored/Wolf_algemene_info_english.htm
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accessdate = November 2007] [ [http://www.rheinmetall-detec.de/index.php?fid=1402&lang=3&pdb=1 Rheinmetall AG - Wolf AGF / LIV (SO) ] ]
pecifications
* Propulsion: 4x4
* Air-transportable in a CH-53
* Limp home mode
* Fixed fire extinguishing system
* Removable rope winch
* Sand fenders
* Removable windshield
* GPS
* Roll-over cage
* Automatic control system for tire pressure
ee also
* KMW Grizzly - Another new armored vehicle of the German Army
* Mungo ESK
* Rheinmetall YAK
* Boxer (Armoured Fighting Vehicle)
* ATF Dingo
References
External links
* [http://www.rheinmetall-defence.com/index.php?fid=998&lang=2&pdb=1 AGF on the homepage of the manufacturer Rheinmetall]
* [http://www.rk-bodenwerder.de/datenblatt01.htm Detailed pictures of the AGF]
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