Germany’s Armed Forces are planning to acquire nearly 3,000 Eagle V armored vehicles in 4×4 and 6×6 configurations, according to information from the specialized portal Hartpunkt. The decision is still subject to approval by the Bundestag’s budget committee.
The estimated value of the order is around €4.8 billion, with the supply to be provided by General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS). The Bundeswehr intends to conclude a framework agreement for the production of up to 4,000 Eagle V 4×4 vehicles, primarily intended for command roles, as well as a second framework agreement for up to 1,000 Eagle V 6×6 armored ambulances in the mgSanKfz configuration.
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As a first step, the budget committee is expected to release approximately €4.8 billion for the immediate order of around 3,000 vehicles under these agreements, with the majority consisting of the 4×4 variant.
Eagle V
The Eagle V, developed by GDELS, is a protected multi-role vehicle available in 4×4 and 6×6 versions. The German Army already operates 675 Eagle IV and V 4×4 vehicles, of which 180 are Eagle V, as well as 80 Eagle V 6×6 units in the ambulance version.
The vehicle features a low center-of-gravity chassis, good on-road and off-road mobility, the ability to negotiate gradients of up to 60 degrees and obstacles of 0.5 meters. All versions provide protection against mines, improvised explosive devices, and small-arms fire, as well as a maximum speed of 110 km/h.
The Eagle V 4×4 can carry up to 3.5 tonnes of payload with a gross weight of 11.5 tonnes, while the 6×6 supports up to 6 tonnes with a gross weight of 16.5 tonnes. In the ambulance version, both the cab and the medical compartment are protected for operations in high-risk environments.
Source and images: Hartpunkt | General Dynamics European Land Systems. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
