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Keiler

Combat Engineering Vehicles · Germany · 1997
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Keiler

Keiler
Keiler Photo: Sonaz · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
85
Obstacle Clearing
88
Protection
75
Mobility
80
Excavation / Tools
90
Reliability
85
Survivability
70
Self-Defence
60
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
82
Origin Germany
ManufacturerRheinmetall AG
CategoryCombat Engineering Vehicles
EraPost-Cold War
In service1997–1998
Operators2 countries
Quantity24
Data Quality83%
55
Combat Engineering Vehicles MASS Rating
4/4
Post-Cold War
16/17
All-Time
Combat Engineering Vehicles · 10 axes scored
Versatility
85
Obstacle Clearing
88
Protection
75
Mobility
80
Excavation / Tools
90
Reliability
85
Survivability
70
Self-Defence
60
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
82
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat engineering vehicles category.
01 / Overview
Keiler
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1997–1998
Quantity
24
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT ENGINEERING VEHICLES · POST-COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
55
combat engineering vehicles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat engineering vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Vehicle TypeMine flail
  • Service Entry Year1997
  • Crew4
  • Drive Configurationtracked
  • In ServiceYes
◈Weights & Load1MOD.1
  • Curb Weight53,000 kg
▣Powertrain6MOD.6
  • Engine Typeliquid-cooled turbocharged Diesel
  • Engine Power1,500 hp
  • TransmissionRenk HSWL 284 M
  • Fuel TypeDiesel
  • Top Speed50 km/h
  • Range600 km
◇Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length10.7 m
  • Width6.35 m
  • Height3.76 m
◆Protection1MOD.1
▤Special Function1MOD.1
  • Special Equipmentmine clearing
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production24
  • Operators1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1997Production started
  2. 1998Production ended
29
years in service
1
years in production
24
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 24units
24active
KeilerSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Germany24——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Protected by armour plating to resist ballistic threats, fragmentation, and other hazards. Used to describe vehicles with enhanced survivability features.
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