AGF (Light infantry vehicle)

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[edit] Aufklärungs- und Gefechtsfahrzeug (AGF)

The Aufklärungs- und Gefechtsfahrzeug (reconnaissance and combat vehicle), sometimes it is also called Serval, is a significantly modified version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class procurred by the German Army for the KSK in 2003. It is produced by the German company Rheinmetall and 21 vehicles were delivered to the KSK.

[edit] Specifications

• Service entry: 2003
• Engine: CDI 270, 2,7 Liters, 5 cylinders 115KW (156PS) Diesel engine
• Weight: 3.300kg max. 5.200kg
• Length/Breadth/Height: 4.885mm / 1820mm / 1870mm
• Maximum speed: 120km/h
• Range > 500km (on streets), with additional tank 800km
• Main armament: 1 heavy machine gun M2HB 12,7mm or HK GMG (40mm), two Rheinmetall MG3 7,62 x 51mm and front and rear smoke grenade launchers
• Crew: driver plus three
• Propulsion: 4x4
• Air-transportable in a CH-53
• Limp home mode
• Fixed fire extinguishing system
• Removable rope winch
• Sand fenders
• Removable windshield
• GPS
• Roll-over cage
• Automatic control system for tire pressure

[edit] External Links

• AGF on the homepage of the manufacturer Rheinmetall
• Detailed pictures of the AGF