Flensburg Technology Systems and Germany’s Special Forces Command (KSK) have unveiled the first new TAHR light airborne combat vehicle.

The TAHR comes in two versions, a combat vehicle and a support vehicle, both based on the same all-terrain 4×4 chassis. The combat variant can seat three crew and can mount either a 12.7mm heavy machine gun or a MG6 minigun or grenade launcher. The support variant carries two crew and no weapon and is configured to move supplies and equipment.

FTS says two TAHR vehicles are capable of being carried by a CH-47 Chinook and troops can be at full combat readiness within a short window following landing and exiting the aircraft.

“The KSK’s mission is to successfully conduct Special Forces operations worldwide and under all conditions,” said Brigadier General Andreas Kühne, Commander of the Special Forces Command. “To do this, the KSK requires not only high mobility but also a variety of suitable modes of transport depending on the situation, mission and terrain. With the TAHR, we are getting an operational and combat vehicle that is air-droppable and ready for deployment in any terrain. Together, we have succeeded in advancing this important armament project for the KSK in such a way that the first pre-series vehicle can be presented within just one year.”