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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light tactical vehicles category.
01 / Overview
Volkswagen Iltis
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1978–1988
Quantity
9,547
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLES · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light tactical vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Vehicle TypeLight tactical vehicle
- Service Entry Year1978
- Crew2
- Seating Capacity4
- Drive Configuration4x4
- In ServiceYes
◈Weights & Load4MOD.4
- Curb Weight1,000 kg
- Gross Vehicle Weight1,700 kg
- Payload Capacity700 kg
- Towing Capacity1,000 kg
▣Powertrain8MOD.8
- Engine TypeInline-four
- Engine Power75 hp
- TransmissionFront engine, four wheel drive
- Fuel TypeGasoline
- Fuel Capacity60 L
- Top Speed115 km/h
- Range400 km
- AmphibiousNo
◇Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length3.88 m
- Width1.68 m
- Height1.8 m
- Wheelbase2.02 m
◆Mobility5MOD.5
- Gradient60
- Fording Depth0.5 m
- Ground Clearance0.25 m
- Central Tyre InflationNo
- Air-TransportableYes
▤Protection4MOD.4
- ArmouredNo
- Protection LevelNone
- Mine / IED ProtectionNo
- Run-Flat TyresNo
⬢Special Function4MOD.4
- Crane / HIABNo
- WinchNo
- Dozer BladeNo
- Special EquipmentLight utility, reconnaissance, command, ambulance
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Production9,547
- Operators10
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1978Production started
- 1988Production ended
48
years in service
10
years in production
9,547
units produced
10
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
05 / MASS Score
LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLES RANKING Light Tactical Vehicles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
12LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLES2COLD WAR · LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLES251GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS1PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theLight Tactical Vehiclescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Designation for military vehicles capable of being airlifted by fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft, typically via cargo aircraft like the C-130 or CH-47.
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