Kodiak

Engineering Vehicles

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Basic Information

Name

Kodiak

Designation

Kodiak

Alternate Designation

AEV 3 (Original designation from Rheinmetall), Geniepanzer (Swiss military designation), Ingbv

Equipment Type

Engineering Vehicles

Manufacturer

Rheinmetall Defence, RUAG Land Systems

Date of Introduction

2009

Description

The Kodiak/AEV 3 (Armored Engineer Vehicle 3) or Geniepanzer is a derivative of the Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank (MBT) designed to carry out combat engineer missions. It has been equipped with a dozer blade, a double winch system and excavator. A 12.7mm machine gun has been provided for self-defense purposes as well as smoke grenade dispensers. In addition to the engineering role, the AEV 3 can perform as a minefield breaching system. The AEV 3 has been developed to meet the requirements of the Swiss Army and other Leopard 2 operators have already expressed its interest in the new armored vehicle. It was introduced in 2003 and won its first production order (12 Kodiaks) from the Swiss Army in January 2007.

Ground Specifications

Mobility Type Tracked

Main Weapon 12.7 millimeter (13mm)

Overview (Deagel)

Group Engineering Vehicles

Status Active

Also Known As AEV 3 (Original designation from Rheinmetall), Geniepanzer (Swiss military designation), Ingbv

Origin Germany

Contractors Rheinmetall Defence*, RUAG Land Systems

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2009

Total Production 28

Unitary Cost EUR €5.6 million

Specifications (Deagel)

Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 12.7 millimeter

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Weapon Stations: Nanuk (1)

Details

Country of Origin Germany

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000304

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Operators (6)

Germany

Sweden

Canada

Netherlands

Singapore

Switzerland

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