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KMW Fennek vs Wiesel

KMW Fennek vs Wiesel at a glance — weight 10,400 vs 2,750 kg, top speed 115 vs 70 km/h, range 860 vs 200 km, crew 3 vs —.

KMW Fennek light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇩🇪 KMW Fennek
Wiesel light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Wiesel
Specifications
KMW Fennek Wiesel
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Scout car Armoured weapons carrier
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Rheinmetall
Number produced 632 units 491 units
Estimated unit price $0.8 million $-- million
Combat weight 10.4 tons 2.8 tons
Maximum speed 115 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 860 km 200 km
Length 5.58 m 3.55 m
Width 2.55 m 1.82 m
Height 2.29 m 1.82 m
Crew 3 2-3 (driver, gunner, commander depending on variant)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
KMW Fennek Wiesel
Main armament HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon 20 mm Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 autocannon (KUKA E6-II-A1 turret)
Secondary weapon Rheinmetall MG3 BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missiles (Wiesel 1 TOW)
Engine Deutz diesel 179 kW (239 hp) Audi 2.1 L diesel, 64 kW (86 hp)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KMW Fennek or Wiesel?
The KMW Fennek is faster with a maximum road speed of 115 km/h compared to the Wiesel's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KMW Fennek or Wiesel?
The KMW Fennek has a longer operational range at 860 km compared to the Wiesel's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the KMW Fennek or Wiesel?
The KMW Fennek is heavier at 10.4 tons combat weight compared to the Wiesel's 2.8 tons.
Which is larger, the KMW Fennek or Wiesel?
The KMW Fennek is longer at 5.58 meters compared to the Wiesel's 3.55 meters.
How many crew members do the KMW Fennek and Wiesel require?
The KMW Fennek requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the Wiesel's 2-3 (driver, gunner, commander depending on variant) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KMW Fennek or Wiesel?
The KMW Fennek has been produced in greater numbers with 632 units compared to 491 units of the Wiesel.
What are the main armaments of the KMW Fennek and Wiesel?
The KMW Fennek is armed with HK GMG 40 mm grenade autocannon while the Wiesel carries 20 mm Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh 202 autocannon (KUKA E6-II-A1 turret) as its main armament.