Boxer

Boxer

Type: armored_vehicle

Domain: land

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Manufacturer: Rheinmetall / ARTEC

First Deployed: 2021

Overview

Eight-wheeled modular infantry vehicle (MIV) selected by the British Army under the Mechanised Infantry Vehicle programme to equip STRIKE brigades. Features a unique mission module concept allowing rapid role reconfiguration — infantry carrier, ambulance, command, and other variants can be swapped within hours. Weight of approximately 38 tonnes with V-hull mine protection, modular composite and applique armor, and a remote weapon station. The UK variant will integrate the British battle management system and communications suite. 623 vehicles ordered for the British Army with deliveries ongoing.

Technical Specifications

crew2-3 + 8 troops
type8x8 Multi-Role Armored Vehicle
speed103 km/h
engineMTU 8V 199 TE20 (710 hp)
weight~33 tonnes
variantsInfantry, ambulance, command, engineer
protectionSTANAG 4569 Level 4+; mine protection Level 4

Operators

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