The Fennek, named after the fennec (a species of small desert fox), or LGS Fennek, with LGS being short for Leichter Gepanzerter Spähwagen in German (Light Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle), is a four-wheeled armed reconnaissance vehicle produced by the German company KNDS Deutschland (formerly Krauss-Maffei Wegmann) and Dutch Defence Vehicle ...

Oct 21, 2024 · The Fennek, unlike many other vehicles, found its origin in the private sector. The Dutch DAF Special Products Aerospace & Vehicle Systems (referred to as DAF going forward) developed the vehicle on their own initiative and resources.

United States Army M1127 reconnaissance vehicle German Army Fennek reconnaissance vehicle. A reconnaissance vehicle, also known as a scout vehicle, is a military vehicle used for forward reconnaissance. Both tracked and wheeled reconnaissance vehicles are in service.

The Fennek, named after the fennec (a species of small desert fox), or LGS Fennek, with LGS being short for Leichter Gepanzerter Spähwagen in German (Light Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle), is a four wheeled armed reconnaissance vehicle produced by the German company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and...

The Fennek is a light-armored reconnaissance vehicle with just under 250 hulls in active service today. The car is a joint Dutch-German design dating back to 2003 and over 630 were built in all. The crew numbers three and armament is a variable installation encompassing 12.7mm HMGs, 7.62mm MMGs, and 40mm AGLs.

Oct 3, 2000 · The Fennek is a light armoured 4WD reconnaissance vehicle, operated by a three-man crew and deployed in units of two vehicles. A scout party equipped with this vehicle is able to operate independently for a period of up to five days.

Two European firms, Wegmann and SP Aerospace, produced test models and are now refining the design based on the tests. The Fennek is a fully armored, wheeled vehicle with a crew of three (driver, ob-server and commander).

The Fennek is a lightweight, C-130-transportable, highly mobile 4x4, armored vehicle designed to carry out reconnaissance missions on the battlefield. It features a crew of 3-man (commander, observer and driver), a sensor mast that can be elevated up to 3.3 meters above ground, NBC protection, and lightweight armor offering protection against ...

Oct 2, 2024 · The FENNEK is a light, armoured, four-wheel-drive reconnaissance vehicle which is operated by a three-man crew consisting of commander, driver and radio operator/observer. It offers space for the necessary extensive on-board equipment and rations.

This In the Field book looks at the Fennek family that serves in both the German and Dutch armies today. Fennek is not just a Reconnaissance Vehicle. You will be surprised at the number of additional variants √ê Joint Fire Support, General Service, Mortar Carriers, Anti …