EUROSATORY 22: Caracal lands in the air

With Mercedes-Benz and ACS: Rheinmetall presents the new air-land vehicle family Caracal at the Eurosatory 2022 trade fair, the Paris fair is the premiere for the Caracal air-land vehicle family. In collaboration with Mercedes-Benz and ACS Armoured Car Systems, Rheinmetall has tailored the new versatile and highly mobile 4x4 vehicle family to the requirements of platforms for airborne or special operations units. Now, the new vehicle system, designed to the highest Original Equipment Manufacturer standards, is being presented to a larger specialist audience for the first time.

The new air-land vehicle family Caracal is based on the new chassis of the G-Class for rescue and special operations. The Caracal is characterized by its high mobility, lightweight structure, and optionally mountable protective elements against ballistic and mine threats. The six-cylinder Euro III diesel engine delivers 249 hp, enabling the 4,900 kg heavy vehicle to reach a top speed of 140 km/h.

The compact vehicle design allows transport by air of up to two vehicles in the cargo hold of a CH-53K King Stallion or CH-47F Chinook transport helicopter. The Caracal can also be carried externally as an external load.

Thanks to its unique modular design and two available wheelbases, the Caracal can be used in various roles during airborne operations - from a simple troop transporter to a medical vehicle or as a logistics vehicle - all on a single automotive platform.

The Caracal will be available for mass production starting in 2023. Rheinmetall offers full life cycle support for over 20 years.

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