Fennek

Armoured car / MRAP GermanyIn service since 2003

Key specs

Type: Armoured car / MRAP
Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: Krauss-Maffei WegmannDutch Defence Vehicle Systems
Designer: KNDS Deutschland, Dutch Defence Vehicle Systems
Designed: 1997
Entered service: 2003
Production start: 2001
Units produced: 632
Status: In service
Crew: 3

Overview

Fennek is a wheeled armoured vehicle from Germany, made by Krauss-Maffei WegmannDutch Defence Vehicle Systems. It entered service in 2003; production began in 2001; 632 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 40 mm. It is used or was used by Germany, the Netherlands, Qatar and Ukraine, and saw combat in the Russo-Ukrainian War and the War in Afghanistan.

Armament

Main armament: HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon or Rheinmetall MG3 (German version), M2HB 12.7 mm machine gun (Dutch versions)
Caliber: 40 mm
Secondary armament: 2x3 smoke grenade launcher

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 10 t
Length: 5.58 m
Width: 2.55 m
Height: 2.29 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: Deutz diesel
Power: 179 kW
Road speed: 115 km/h
Operational range: 860 km
Suspension: Selectable 4 wheel drive

Weapons and ammunition on board

M2 Browning MG3 .50 BMG 7.62×51mm NATO

Users & conflicts

Conflicts

War in Afghanistan Russo-Ukrainian War

Operators

Sources

Wikipedia: KNDS Fennek, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.