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| Defenture MAMMOTH | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Military light utility vehicle |
| Place of origin |  Netherlands |
| Service history | |
| In service | Planned for 2027 |
| Used by | Germany |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2021 - 2024[1] |
| Manufacturer | Defenture |
| Produced | Since 2026 |
| No. built | 4 prototypes 49 on order |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5,300 kg (11,700 lb) (kerb) 8,800 kg (19,400 lb) (GVW)[2] |
| Length | 5,650 mm (18 ft 6 in)[2] |
| Width | 1,990 mm (6 ft 6 in)[2] |
| Height | 2,260 mm (7 ft 5 in)[2] |
| Armor | Optional composite armour kit (STANAG 4569 Level 1)[2] |
| Engine | Steyr M16 (3.2 l, inline-six, multi-fuel engine) [3] 200 kW (270 PS) 610 N⋅m (450 ft⋅lb)[2] |
| Payload capacity | 3,500 kg (7,700 lb)[2] |
| Transmission | ZF 8HP automatic transmission (8F / 1R) (+ hi/low transfer case + lock, locking differentials)[2] |
| Suspension | Independent suspension (4-wheel steering)[2] |
| Ground clearance | 366 mm (14.4 in) (unprepared fording1,000 mm (3 ft 3 in))[2] |
| Fuel capacity | 164 L (36 imp gal; 43 US gal)[2] |
Operational range | 800 km (500 mi)[2] |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) (limited)[2] |
The MAMMOTH (Versatile Expeditionary Commando Tactial Off Road) is a Dutch all-terrain tactical vehicle, designed and developed by defence contractor Defenture for use with special operations forces.[4]
Its main qualities presented by Defenture are its mobility, agility versatility and fire power.[5][6]
Development
[edit]The vehicle is a further evolution of the Defenture GRF. It was pre-selected by the German special forces in 2021.[7] It was presented for the first time at Eurosatory 2024.[8]
The design of the vehicle was supported by Steketee Design.[9]
Description
[edit]Protection
[edit]It is unprotected in its base design, but has modular armour add-ons:[10]
- Kinetic protection: STANAG 4569 level 1
- Artillery protection: STANAG 4569 level 1
- IED, mine and grenade blast protection: STANAG 4569 level 1
Transport
[edit]It is an air-transportable platform, dedicated to special operations and para operations:[10][2]
- Internally: C-130H / J and A400M
- Externally: CH-53 (currently used by the German Air Force) and Boeing CH-47F Block II (future helicopter of the German Air Force)
It is also transportable in an ISO container.
Weaponry
[edit]The platform is modular, and has multiple options for manned and unmanned weapon mounts.
Variants
[edit]The current variants that have been developed are the ones selected by the German Army.[7]
AGF-2
[edit]It is a reconnaissance and combat vehicle (Aufklärungs- und Gefechtsfahrzeug), and it succeeds to the AGF Serval.[11]
AGF-2 FSV
[edit]This variant is a reconnaissance and combat vehicle equipped for a fire support role, it is equipped with a KNDS France M621 autocannon (20×102mm).[11]
UFK
[edit]UFK stands for Unterstützungsfahrzeuge Kommando Spezialkräfte. It is a tactical support vehicle.
Operators
[edit]Future operators
[edit]
German Armed Forces (80 + additional to be ordered)- In June 2021 the Bundestag approved the budget for the development of a new special operations vehicle family based on Defenture's GRF platform, intended to replace the Aufklärungs- und Gefechtsfahrzeug (AGF) Serval of the Kommando Spezialkräfte. Budgets for an initial 49 vehicles have been approved, the total program requirements amount to 80 vehicles.[12] From this, Defenture developed the three vehicle variants, and supplied 4 prototypes in 2024.[12][13]
- In December 2025, the Bundeswehr ordered 49 vehicles with an option for 31 additional vehicles:[13][14]
- 26 AGF-2
- 8 FSV
- 15 UFK
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Defenture Mammoth as the basis for the German Armed Forces' new family of special forces vehicles". soldat-und-technik.de. 9 August 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Defenture Mammoth Multirole Platform" (PDF). eurosatory.com.
- ↑ "AIR TRANSPORTABLE TACTICAL VEHICLE" (PDF). eqs-news.com.
- ↑ "Mammoth". Defenture. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ "Defenture zeigt erstmals das schwere Spezialkräftefahrzeug Mammoth" (in German). 2024-06-17. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ Magazine, Frag Out! (2024-06-17). "EUROSATORY 2024: Defentur Mammoth Mobility Platform". Frag Out! Magazine. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- 1 2 "Defenture Mammoth als Basis für die neue Spezialkräfte-Fahrzeugfamilie der Bundeswehr". soldat-und-technik.de (in German). 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ "Defenture unveils latest mobility platform 'Mammoth' globally at Eurosatory 2024". Defenture. 2024-06-17. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ "Defenture Mammoth". Steketee design. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- 1 2 "The Mammoth, Defenture's newest multirole combat platform". Defenture. 2022-06-08. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- 1 2 "Auftrag für 49 AGF-2 und UFK für die Spezialkräfte erteilt" (in German). 2025-12-22. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- 1 2 Geiger, Waldemar (23 June 2021). "Bundestag billigt Haushaltsmittel für neue Spezialkräfte-Fahrzeugfamilie". Soldat & Technik. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- 1 2 "Bundeswehr: Rund 100 Millionen Euro für neue Spezialkräftefahrzeuge freigegeben" (in German). 2025-12-18. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ dvanraaij (2025-12-18). "German parliament votes for purchase of 49 AGF-2 mobile platforms from Defenture". Defenture. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
Further reading
[edit]- Leo de Rooij (20 February 2018). "Vette Vector". Materieelgezien (in Dutch). Defensie.nl.