Armoured Vehicle / MRAP
Boxer (GTK)
The Boxer is a modular 8×8 armoured vehicle developed by ARTEC, a Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Rheinmetall venture, in service since 2011. More than 1,500 have been ordered or built for Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Australia, Lithuania and Qatar.
Germany|ARTEC (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann & Rheinmetall)What Is the Boxer? Overview, History and Development
The Boxer’s first prototype appeared in 2002, and Dutch and German service began in 2011. A drive module of about 25.7 tonnes takes swappable mission modules, including APC, command, ambulance and engineer versions. A 720 hp MTU diesel gives about 103 km/h and a range of about 1,050 km, at around 36.5 tonnes.
Public counts exceed 1,500 vehicles. The UK plans 623, built at Telford and Stockport; Australia ordered 211 Boxer CRV with Lance turrets; Lithuania has 88 Vilkas; and Qatar reportedly ordered about 100. Germany ordered the Schakal with a 30 mm turret to replace the Fuchs. The Boxer served in Afghanistan with the Dutch and in Mali with Germany. Boxer also carries the RCH 155 wheeled howitzer.
Boxer Specifications: Weight, Armament, Armor and Mobility
Boxer Variants and Versions Compared
The Boxer is the base multi-role 8×8 with swappable APC, command, ambulance and engineer mission modules.
The Schakal is the wheeled infantry fighting vehicle version with a 30 mm turret, ordered by Germany and the Netherlands.
The Boxer RCT30 is the Australian Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle variant with a Lance turret and a 30 mm cannon.
Which Countries Use the Boxer? Operators and Users
Germany
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Australia
Lithuania
QatarBoxer FAQ: Price, Range, Operators and Most Asked Questions
How much does a Boxer armoured vehicle cost?
The Boxer costs roughly US$3-4 million per vehicle in lower-end versions, and the price rises with the mission module. Turreted versions and the RCH 155 howitzer cost considerably more.
Which countries use the Boxer?
The Boxer is used by Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Australia, Lithuania and Qatar (reported). Slovenia and Hungary are reported to be interested, but that should be verified.
How fast is the Boxer vehicle?
The Boxer has a top speed of about 103 km/h and a range of about 1,050 km. A 720 hp MTU 8V199 TE20 diesel powers the 36.5 tonne vehicle.
Boxer vs Stryker: which is better?
The Boxer is heavier and more modular than the Stryker, with a swappable mission module, while the Stryker is smaller and cheaper. Both are 8×8 vehicles in the same troop-carrier class.
How many Boxers is the UK buying?
The UK is buying 623 Boxers as the Mechanised Infantry Vehicle. The first British-built vehicle was delivered in 2023, with assembly at Telford and Stockport.
Who makes the Boxer?
The Boxer is made by ARTEC GmbH, a joint venture of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Rheinmetall. Until 2013 a Dutch partner was also involved.