Germany orders 57 new SaZgM 70t Mil heavy tow units – Arab Defense News

Germany orders 57 new SaZgM 70t Mil heavy tow units

Rheinmetall has received an order from German armed forces (Bundeswehr) to supply another 57 heavy tractor units in the 70-ton class. Known as “SaZgM 70t mil” in German military parlance, the unprotected heavy-duty truck is slated for delivery. in 2023 and 2024.

The total value of the order is just over 50 million euros, including VAT. And used German armed forces The trucks are mainly for transporting heavy armored vehicles such as the Leopard 2 main battle tank and the PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer.

The current order, which has just been booked, is the latest cancellation from a framework contract signed in 2018 for the delivery of up to 137. 70-tonne SaZgM trucks. Under the framework agreement, which is for a period of 7 years, eighty tractors have already been ordered and delivered to German army.

Rheinmetall’s HX81 tractor units are powered by an eight-cylinder 680 hp diesel engine. This gives the highly mobile, all-wheel drive truck a top speed of 89 km/h and the ability to climb inclines of 60 per cent.

The total train weight of the system is 130 tons. HX81 tractor truck has the same driver’s cab as the family of cars. Rheinmetall’s UTF.

And if necessary, the cab can be replaced with a protected version. It comes equipped with a double-action Rutzler winch system, with maximum traction. Combined 40 tons, which allows the all-terrain tractor to tow vehicles on the trailer.

logistics vehicles

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and play logistics vehicles An important role in ensuring the operational effectiveness of combat units, enabling rapid response and subsequent sustainment in the field. The ability to transport heavy combat vehicles is an essential capability in National Defense and alliance

And complements the HX81 vehicle SLT heavy transport of the Bundeswehr. Besides the unprotected HX81, Rheinmetall also supplies the Mammut protected heavy hauler. Combined with UTF Unprotected Transfer Vehicle and WLS Hook Loading System.

Since 2018, Rheinmetall has supplied more than 4,000 military trucks to the German army. Together with UTF and WLS, the SaZgM 70t tractor unit forms the logistical backbone of the Bundeswehr. or,and,then,because,as,where,maybe

Rheinmetall AG

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she German company for the manufacture of cars and weapons, headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany.Its shares are traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Rheinmetall was founded in 1889 as “Rheinische Metallwaaren- und Maschinenbaufabrik Aktiengesellschaft”.

today , Rheinmetall is a leading, globally active, integrated technology group that develops and sells components and systems. and services for the security and civil industries.

And with around 28,000 employees at 132 sites and production sites around the world, Rheinmetall generated sales of €6.4 billion in 2022.

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