BOXER is marketed by ARTEC GmbH and is a joint venture between KNDS and Rheinmetall.
Performance characteristics of the BOXER RCT30
With its MTU V8 engine generating up to 600 kW, the power pack provides the BOXER with maximum mobility in any mission scenario
The single-wheel suspension with its long spring travel and hydraulic end stop damper minimises stress on the crew when driving both on and off the road.
The modern add-on protection concept and modular design, consisting of a drive module and a mission module (safety cell), offer maximum possible protection for the crew.
Thanks to the fully-stabilised, 30 mm automatic cannon and the multi-role SPIKE LR light guided missile system, the BOXER RCT30 can react appropriately to an extremely wide range of threats.
The large, armoured crew compartment provides ergonomically designed operator stations for the crew and a configurable stowage concept for a wide variety of mission scenarios.
Facts about the BOXER RCT30
The fully stabilised, cutting-edge remote-controlled turret with state-of-the-art optical and optronic sighting devices allows the entire crew 360° all-round surveillance, detection and identification of long range targets. The airburst-capable, fully stabilised 30mm automatic cannon enables precise target engagement even when driving. Situation-specific target engagement with two separate types of ammunition at the push of a button thanks to automatic double-belt feed.
Equipped with the latest C4I architecture, the BOXER RCT30 can be fully integrated into the existing battlefield management system and allows for the updating of navigation and tactical information for the crew with various interface functions for networked command.
- Crewless, remote-controllable turret with airburst-capable, fully stabilised 30mm automatic cannon, coaxial secondary armament and 2 guided missiles
- Hunter-killer functionality
- Integrated IdZ system
- Heavily armoured crew compartment for 3 + 7 soldiers
- Maximum mobility on and off the road
- Logistically largely identical based on the introduced BOXER and PUMA systems
Firepower – Modularity – Mobility
The BOXER RCT30 combines high combat capability with high mobility
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Guided missiles | SPIKE LR |
Armaments | 30 mm (MK 30-2/ABM) / coaxial MG 5 / 2 |
Length | 7.9 m |
Width | 2.99 m |
Height (roof) | 3.5 m |
Weight (class A/C) | 38.5 t |
Power | Up to 600 kW |
Speed | > 100 km/h |
Crew | 10 (3+7) |
In addition to high flexibility and mobility, the BOXER RCT30 provides its crew with exceptional survivability and superior protection from mines, IEDs and ballistic threats.
The BOXER variants during various exercises
The BOXER’s highly mobile and robust drive module has proven itself in the most disparate of climatic zones. This way, the vehicle can follow the LEOPARD 2 off-road.
The BOXER RCT30 in pictures
Miscellaneous image material of the BOXER RCT30 during a trial