224 Cabs for GtF2, With Option for Further 824
Iveco Defence Vehicles has contracted Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) to manufacture 224 protected cabs for the GTF2 protected transport vehicle, based on the Italian company’s TRAKKER chassis.
KMW is responsible for the design and welding of the cab, as well as assembly, including the electrical equipment. The company holds a leading position in the provision of protected cabs for military applications and to date has delivered over 700 cabs for integration on a variety of chassis. Users of the ‘safety cell’ solution – developed by KMW – include the armed forces of Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, in addition to Germany.
The contract includes an option for a further 824 cabs. Delivery of the initial tranche of 224 units is planned for completion by 2024 and for the option, if exercised, deliveries are scheduled for completion by 2029.