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Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · Germany · 1978
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Condor

Condor
Condor Photo: Mjabb · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Protection
40
Troop Capacity
70
Mobility
50
Self-Defence Firepower
30
Survivability
45
Amphibious Capability
0
Versatility
55
Reliability
65
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Germany
ManufacturerHenschel & Sohn
CategoryArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
EraCold War
In service1978
Operators7 countries
Data Quality87%
48
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) MASS Rating
41/59
Cold War
135/220
All-Time
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · 10 axes scored
Protection
40
Troop Capacity
70
Mobility
50
Self-Defence Firepower
30
Survivability
45
Amphibious Capability
0
Versatility
55
Reliability
65
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category.
01 / Overview
Condor
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1978–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · COLD WAR
41
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
48
armoured personnel carriers (apc) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year1978
  • Combat Weight12.4 t
  • Crew2
  • Passengers / Dismounts12
  • Vehicle Class4×4 wheeled armoured personnel carrier
  • In ServiceYes
◈Armament7MOD.7
◇Mobility6MOD.6
  • Engine TypeMercedes Benz OM352A 6-cylinder diesel engine
  • Engine Power168 hp
  • SuspensionPortal axle with coil spring and shock-absorbers
  • Max Road Speed95 km/h
  • Operational Range900 km
  • AmphibiousYes
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length6.13 m
  • Width2.47 m
  • Height2.18 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Production Start1,978 year
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1921First deployment: Kurdish–Turkish conflict
  2. 1978Production started
  3. 1981Sale: Malaysia (460 units)
  4. 1995Sale: Thailand (18 units)
  5. 2010Sale: Kuwait (8 units)
48
years in service
7
countries operating
04 / Conflicts
CONDOR · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
CondorSALES7records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2010Kuwait8——
1995Thailand18——
1981Malaysia460——
—Portugal12——
—South Korea2——
—Turkey25——
—Uruguay55——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Protection systems in IFVs designed to mitigate damage from landmines and improvised explosive devices, including armored hulls, blast-resistant seats, and counter-IED electronics.
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