Germany buys 12 Mercedes-Benz Actros heavy armored trucks
Mercedes-Benz delivered twelve heavy armored emergency and repair trucks (HABRV) to the Bundeswehr. These models represent an important addition to the German armed forces' current fleet. At an official ceremony held at the Logistics Control Center in Hesedorf, Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks Sales and Marketing Director Michael Dietz handed over the keys to Hans Thünemann, Project Manager of the Federal Office for Defense Technology and Procurement (BWB).
The commander of the 13th Motorized Infantry Division, Brigadier General Klaus von Heimendahl, acted as the representative of the host country.
Along with the HABRV trucks, Mercedes-Benz will also provide special tools, original equipment parts, an integrated logistics system package, technical documentation and instructor training. The service agreement includes Mercedes Benz after-sales support both in Germany and abroad.
Vehicle pre-sales includes comprehensive checks at the Mercedes-Benz proving ground. This will allow the trucks to be ready for immediate use upon their arrival in Afghanistan in January 2012.
The order for the production and delivery of 12 HABRV did not enter Mercedes-Benz until March 2011, with the proviso that the vehicles should be delivered between September and December 2011. The fact that barely half a year has passed between the signing of the contract and the delivery of the first car demonstrates not only that Mercedes-Benz is ready for mass production, but also that it is already capable of delivering them to the troops.
The basis for HABRV is Actros 4151 AK 8x8. Mercedes-Benz builds these special vehicles using tried and tested series-produced parts and components through its own dedicated production processes.
Based on the Mercedes-Benz Actros 4151 AK 8x8, the heavily armored HABRV Bison sets new standards for logistics vehicles in terms of mobility, performance and protection.
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