Ermine 6x6 Buggy Dutch Tactical Vehicle

Ermine 6x6 Buggy

Tactical Vehicle

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Basic Information

Name

Ermine 6x6 Buggy Dutch Tactical Vehicle

Designation

Ermine 6x6 Buggy

Alternate Designation

Ermine 6x6 Buggy

Equipment Type

Tactical Vehicle

Manufacturer

Originally designed by the Dutch firm REEQ (Range Extended Electrical Quad) to meet Royal Netherlands Army requirements for a silent, air-transportable platform, the vehicle was integrated into Rheinmetall's portfolio after the acquisition of REEQ in March 2024.

Date of Introduction

2025

Description

The Ermine 6x6 Buggy Dutch Tactical Vehicle represents the largest model in the Ermine family of lightweight tactical vehicles (LTVs), which also comprises the 4x4 Quad and 4x4 Buggy. It is engineered for internal air transport (IAT) within CH-47 Chinook and CH-53 helicopters, with up to four Ermine vehicles accommodated in a single heavy transport helicopter. The vehicle serves as a mobile power station, utilizing a high-voltage battery and diesel generator to export power for recharging drones, operating command posts, or supplying electricity to other field equipment. This capability reduces the logistical burden of transporting separate generators. The chassis is designed to support interchangeable mission modules, with common configurations including troop transport (buggy), cargo and logistics, casualty evacuation (CASEVAC), and remote-controlled Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) operations.

Ground Specifications

Crew 1

Mobility Type Wheeled (6x6)

Engine The vehicle utilizes a diesel-electric serial hybrid drivetrain, where a diesel range extender charges a high-capacity lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery bank, which in turn powers independent electric motors on each axle. This architecture allows for "Silent Move" (tactical movement on pure electric power) and "Silent Watch" (operating sensors/comms without the engine running).

Max Speed 90.0 km/h

Range 1000.0 km

System

Alternative Designation Ermine 6x6 Buggy

Type Tactical Vehicle

Manufacturer Originally designed by the Dutch firm REEQ (Range Extended Electrical Quad) to meet Royal Netherlands Army requirements for a silent, air-transportable platform, the vehicle was integrated into Rheinmetall’s portfolio after the acquisition of REEQ in March 2024.

Configuration 6x6

Crew 1 ea

Passengers 1 ea

Payload Capacity 1,000 kg

Towing Capacity 750 kg (tactical), up to 10,000 kg (maneuvering/rolling)

Dimensions

Length 4.65 m

Width 1.70 m

Height 1.82 m

Weight, Combat 2,300 kg

Automotive

Engine Name INA

Engine Type The vehicle utilizes a diesel-electric serial hybrid drivetrain, where a diesel range extender charges a high-capacity lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery bank, which in turn powers independent electric motors on each axle. This architecture allows for "Silent Move" (tactical movement on pure electric power) and "Silent Watch" (operating sensors/comms without the engine running).

Engine Power INA

Maximum Range 1,000–1,200 km (Hybrid mode); 50–100 km (Silent Electric mode)

Maximum Speed 90 km/h

Amphibious No

Gradient 90%

Side Slope 70%

Vertical Step INA

Trench INA

Fording INA

Protection

Armor INA

Applique Armor INA

NBC Protection No

Smoke Equipment No

Image Sources

Notes https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/products/tactical-wheeled-vehicles/tactical-wheeled-vehicles/ermine-hermelin

Details

Country of Origin Netherlands

Category Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles

Land > All-Terrain Vehicles > Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

4.65 m

Width

1.7 m

Height

1.82 m

Weight

2300 kg

Operators (2)

Ukraine

Netherlands

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