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Just to get something straight, as this might have gone over some people's heads.
The 9 Boxer AiTO30 that Germany pledged to Ukraine yesterday are not IFV's. They are instead equipped with the Fire Director Controler (FDC) Mission Module, which has received the RCT30 turret for self-defence.
Their main job is to be the command and control element for a battery of 6 RCH155 155mm Self-Propelled Guns where they draw up and delegate fire missions for the battery.
For this reason, only 9 were pledged, as they are to operate with 9 batteries of 6 RCH155 each (total of 54 RCH155 have been pledged).
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And they are FO vehicles in the Ukraine OOB now and they do pack a punch with the 30mm autocannon not normally associated with a FCV
I have yet to confirm whether the Boxer AiTO30 sent to Ukraine do or do not have the Mells ATGM attachment. If they do they will be considerably nastier
The AiTO30 is a brother to the RCT30 which can ( or not ) have that Mells ( spike) launcher attached so if it does the Icon will look like that, if not it won't have the launcher hanging on the left side of the turret
https://armyrecognition.com/focus-an...russian-drones
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The RCT30 turret is equipped with the MK30-2/ABM automatic cannon, which has an effective range of 3,000 meters and a firing rate of 200 rounds per minute. A dual-feed system enables the use of two types of ammunition. The turret offers a 360-degree azimuthal rotation and an elevation range from -10° to +45°. It also features a coaxial machine gun and the SPIKE LR guided missile system, enhancing its capacity to engage ground and aerial targets. Additional features include programmable airburst ammunition, laser warning systems, and counter-drone capabilities. The unmanned turret design improves crew safety and integrates with command and control systems for networked operations.
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All that makes it the same cost as a MBT