LAPV Enok
| Enok | |
|---|---|
 An Enok of the German Army | |
| Type | Armoured car |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2008- |
| Used by | German Army |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz, Armoured Car Systems (ACS) |
| Unit cost | ~$760,000[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 5.4 tonnes (6.0 short tons) |
| Length | 4.82 m (15.8 ft) |
| Width | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Height | 1.90 m |
| Crew | 2-6 |
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Main armament | Remote-controlled turret with a Rheinmetall MG3 or HK GMG |
| Engine |
OM642 270, 6-cylinder diesel engine 135 kW (184 hp) |
| Suspension | 4x4 |
Operational range | 700 km (430 mi) |
| Speed | 95 km/h (59 mph) |
The LAPV Enok is a Light Armoured Patrol Vehicle of the Bundeswehr, mostly in use with the German Army. It is a significantly further developed Wolf SSA, based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
It features protection according to NATO STANAG 4569 Level 2 against rifle fire, land mines and improvised explosive devices. The Enok was especially designed to be deployed in harsh terrains and bad weather situations.
A first batch of 247 vehicles has been ordered by the Bundeswehr, with deliveries scheduled between 2008 and 2013.[2]
Another batch of 84 improved Enoks with increased armor and weight were ordered in January 2015. 49 of them are determined for the Kommando Spezialkräfte [3]
See also
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class, for info on the Wolf vehicle
- AGF (Light infantry vehicle)
- Mowag Eagle
- ATF Dingo
- Raccoon dog - called enok in some cultures - the origin of the vehicle's designation.
References
- ↑ "Panzer-G für den Anti-Terror-Einsatz (in German)". Auto Motor und Sport. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ↑ Kleine Anfrage der FDP an die Bundesregierung Umfang des Einsatzes von geschützten Fahrzeugen in Afghanistan
- ↑ http://www.esut.de/esut/archiv/news-detail-view/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=34&cHash=9571ac8a45362c90abb1b895aeb0b220
External links
- Behörden Spiegel - First deliveries for the German Army
- www.panzerbaer.de - Website with pictures
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