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Land ForcesGermany

Marder 1A5

Infantry fighting vehicleFielded 2005Pending verification
Land ForcesDEU
Marder 1A5
Photo: Sonaz · CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeInfantry fighting vehicle
Date of introduction2005
ProliferationAt least 5 countries
ManufacturerRheinmetall LandsystemeMed[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.79 m22 ftMed[1]
Width3.24 m11 ftMed[1]
Height2.98 m10 ftMed[1]
Combat weight37 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineMTU MB 833 Ea-500Med[1]
Engine power591 hpMed[1]
Cruising range520 km323 mi · 281 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed65 km/h40 mph · 35 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed40 km/h25 mph · 22 ktMed[1]
Fording depth (with preperation)2 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorWelded steel, protection up to 20 mm APDS DM43 from 0 m and 25 mm APDS from 200 m.Med[1]
Turret ArmorWelded steel, protection up to 20 mm APDS DM43 from 0 m and 25 mm APDS from 200 m.Med[1]
Front Hull ArmorProtection from 20 mm APDS projectiles.Med[1]
Applique ArmorYes, Additional RHA shields are also fitted to the sides of the hull.Med[1]
Passive Armor PackageYesMed[1]
Active Protection SystemYesMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentYes, 76 mm smoke grenade launchersMed[1]
Armament
Maximum elevation+65 degMed[1]
Minimum elevation-17 degMed[1]
Main armament1 x Rheinmetall Mk 20 RH-202, 20mm Autocannon, 20 mmMed[1]
Secondary armament1 x Rheinmetall MG 3, 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine GunMed[1]
Maximum firing range2 km1 mi · 1 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Fire control
Thermal Sight Vehicle CommanderPERI-Z 11 and PERI Z 11 A1Med[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerPERI-Z 11 and Zeiss thermal imagerMed[1]
Variants
Marder 1A2Since 1983, all the German Marder 1s have been upgraded to the A2 standard. Fitted with thermal imaging sight equipment instead of the image intensifier. New sighting system.[1]
Marder 1A3new armor kit mounted on the side of the hull. New storage boxes are provided along the sides of the upper part of the hull and a new radio installation is provided.[1]
Marder 1 A1(−) (1979–1982)as A1(+) but without thermal imager. 350 vehicles upgraded to this standard.[1]
Marder 1 A1A3A Marder A1 with SEM 80/90 cryptographic radios. Marder 1 A1A as 1 A1 but without any passive night vision equipment. 1,112 vehicles upgraded to this standard.[1]
Marder 1 A1A4A Marder A1A with SEM 80/90 cryptographic radios. Marder 1 A1A2: a converted Marder 1 with A1 turret and A2 chassis[1]
Marder 1 A1A5a Marder A1A2 with SEM 80/90 cryptographic radios.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
Rifle20 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
1,250 ea
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)ammunition
Med[1]
Range
2 km1 mi · 1 nmi
Quantity
5 x MILAN Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
Warhead
High Explosive
Guidance
Wire-Guided
Armor penetration
350 mm
Summary

Marder 1A5 has improved mine protection. Additional anti-mine armor was fitted and the interior was completely remodeled in order to improve survivability against mine blasts.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChileGermanyIndonesiaJordanUkraine
Sources
  1. Marder 1A5 German Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY 3.0)