Fuchs Reconnaissance Vehicle
Fuchs Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle
The Fuchs vehicles were initially gifted to the UK for the first Gulf War, since when they have been upgraded to be one of the most technologically advanced vehicles of their type in the world. They are manned by a crew of four, Commander, Driver and two Operators. The Fuchs were the first British vehicles into Iraq of the main ground force during the first Gulf War. The vehicle is fully amphibious with a speed through water of 10 kts. The Fuchs forms part of the armoured arm of the CBRN Regiment which facilitates freedom of movement while the Land Forces advance.
| Road range |
800 km |
| Crew |
4 |
| Operational weight |
18 tonnes |
| Dimensions |
7.3 m (L) x 2.43 m (H) x 2.98 m (W) |
| Maximum road speed |
105 kph |
| Engine |
Mercedes Benz V8 liquid cooled diesel |
| Armament |
1 x 7.62 mm machine gun, 6 smoke dischargers |