Marklin 48731 - German Federal Army: Transport for the Boxer Armored Transport
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Scale: H0-Scale
EAN/UPC: 4001883487311
System: 3-Rail AC (Märklin).
Type Series //
Samms 709 DBAG + "Boxer"
Model
The flat car has a metal frame on special three-axle trucks. Length over the buffers 18.9 cm / 7-7/16". The military vehicle has a metal superstructure with components made of detailed plastic parts. It has separately applied details. The military vehicle has a three-color camouflage paint scheme. It is lettered with demonstration identifying marks. Length approximately 9.1 cm / 3-9/16".
Prototype
German Railroad, Inc. (DB AG) type Samms 709 heavy duty flat car. Used to transport military vehicles: German Federal Army "Boxer" armored transport vehicle (GTK) (prototype).
Highlights
- Heavy duty flat car is new tooling.
- Military vehicle is new tooling.
- Both models are constructed of metal.
Heavy Cost
... The "Boxer" is the current successor to the "Fuchs" armored transport vehicle. It is more powerful, safer, and heavier than its proven predecessor. With an unloaded weight of 25 metric tons and a loaded weight of up to 33 metric tons, special cars with 4-axle or 6-axle trucks are required for transport by rail. The German Federal Army is supposed to take delivery of 272 units starting in 2009 and the Dutch Army is to take 200 units.