Serval

Tactical Vehicles

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Basic Information

Name

Serval

Designation

Serval

Alternate Designation

Wolf ESK, Wolf LIV

Equipment Type

Tactical Vehicles

Manufacturer

Rheinmetall Defence

Date of Introduction

2003

Description

The Wolf ESK is an armored, air portable derivative of Mercedes-Benz G model 270 CDi vehicle suitable for special operations forces. It features excellent drive and off road characteristics, high reliability and low operating costs. Different mission modules can be adapted to Wolf vehicle for missions ranging from materiel/personnel transport to command and control and communications. Its high mobility, low weight and firepower make Wolf suitable for special operations fighting missions. The weapon options for the Wolf include a 12.7mm roof-mounted machine gun or alternatively a 40mm grenade launcher. Moreover, Wolf features front and rear mounts for 7.62mm machine guns. The German Army could acquire up to 900 Wolf/Serval vehicles for its special operations forces.

Ground Specifications

Crew 2

Troop Capacity 6

Mobility Type Wheeled (4x4)

Main Weapon 40 millimeter grenade launcher (40mm)

Overview (Deagel)

Group Tactical Vehicles

Status Active

Also Known As Wolf ESK, Wolf LIV

Origin Germany

Contractor Rheinmetall Defence

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2003

Total Production 840

Specifications (Deagel)

Crew 2

Troops 6

Wheel Drive 4

Wheels 4

Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 40 millimeter

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Combat Management Systems: FAUST

Details

Country of Origin Germany

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000219

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Operators (1)

Germany

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