Designation: | Boxer IFV |
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Manufacturer: | Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co.KG - KMW | |
Product type: | Armoured Vehicles | |
Name: | Infantry fighting vehicle |
At Eurosatory 2010 KMW displayed the new infantry fighting vehicle version of the Boxer, equipped with the Lance remote controlled turret (RCT) mounting the automatic cannon, and the FLW200 Independent Commander Weapon System (ICWS) mounting a 7.62 machine gun. The turret can be augmented with externally mounted Anti-Tank Guided Missiles such as the Rafael Spike, carried by the Puma.
The IFV variant of BOXER represents the leading edge of wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicles. Combining the BOXER inherent high level of protection and the unique mobility with the latest turret technology, the IFV variant presents state-of-the-art capabilities to face current requirements.
The BOXER IFV variant, equipped with the LANCE turret system is completely in line with the modular BOXER philosophy as the LANCE turret itself features a new modular design. It thereby ensures maximum flexibility and an optimized capability for further upgrades for changing requirements. Also the protection of the turret is adaptable for a wide range of missions and to face different threats – as does the BOXER itself.
The IFV variant can transport up to 8 soldiers, besides the driver. A variety of individual modules allows for either a two-man or a remotely controlled turret design – one Concept with two Configurations.
The turret provides a hunter-killer capability, which is unique in a medium calibre turret.
Sufficient firepower is provided by a flexible weapons suite
- Stabilized MK30-2/ABM automatic cannon (cal. 30 mm x 173) – other weapons can be integrated as well
- 7.62mm MG3 coaxial machine gun and/or MAG, MG4 or other machine gun
- Elevation: -10° to +45°
- Azimuth: precise, high-speed 360° traverse
- Crew: up to 9 (1 driver, 6 dismounts, 2 in turret)
- Main Armament stabilized cal. 30mm MK30-2 /ABM
- Up to 600 rounds/min rate of fire
- Range of 3,000 meters
- 100 rounds HE and 100 rounds AP available at the cannon
- Different protection kits
- Laser warning system
- IFF system
- SAS (close in reconnaissance system)
- ATGM (anti tank guided missile system)
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