Germany Rheinmetall
TPz Fuchs NBC Recon (Fox)
German 6x6 amphibious CBRN reconnaissance vehicle detecting and sampling battlefield contamination, basis of the US M93 Fox and exported to UAE and Kuwait.
In service since 1979
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-03
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
German export-licensed
BAFA licensing with strict end-use review; approvals can be politically constrained.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 1979. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Overview
Role: CBRN reconnaissance. Platform: 6x6 amphibious armored wheeled vehicle. Detectable agents: chemical and radiological/nuclear, with the improved Fuchs 2 variant adding biological detection.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 105 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 800 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 1x Rheinmetall MG3 7.62 mm machine gun (role-dependent) |
|---|
Protection
Armor, countermeasures and survivability.
| Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified. | Welded steel (small-arms and shell-splinter protection) |
|---|---|
| NBC protection Sealed crew compartment with overpressure filtration for nuclear/biological/chemical environments. | Yes |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 6.8 m |
|---|---|
| Width Overall width, matters for rail/road transport of vehicles. | 2.98 m |
| Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles. | 2.5 m |
| Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew. | 17,000 kg |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 23,500 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | Mercedes-Benz OM 402A V8 diesel |
|---|---|
| Engines Number of engines. Twin-engine gives redundancy at higher cost. | 1 |
| Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster. | 320 hp |
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | diesel |
Specifications compiled from public Rheinmetall and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-03.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of the Rheinmetall TPz Fuchs NBC Recon (Fox)? +
The Rheinmetall TPz Fuchs NBC Recon (Fox) has a maximum speed of 105 km/h.
What is the range of the Rheinmetall TPz Fuchs NBC Recon (Fox)? +
The Rheinmetall TPz Fuchs NBC Recon (Fox) has a maximum range of 800 km.
How much does the Rheinmetall TPz Fuchs NBC Recon (Fox) weigh? +
The Rheinmetall TPz Fuchs NBC Recon (Fox) has a combat weight of 23,500 kg.
What is the main armament of the Rheinmetall TPz Fuchs NBC Recon (Fox)? +
The Rheinmetall TPz Fuchs NBC Recon (Fox)'s primary weapon is the 1x Rheinmetall MG3 7.62 mm machine gun (role-dependent).
What engine does the Rheinmetall TPz Fuchs NBC Recon (Fox) use? +
The Rheinmetall TPz Fuchs NBC Recon (Fox) is powered by the Mercedes-Benz OM 402A V8 diesel.
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