Schulze, Carl Zetros. The German GTF Protected Mobility Logistic Support Vehicle

The Geschütztes Transportfahrzeug (GTF) 5 t "Zetros" protected mobility truck with or without winch was procured under the GTF protected transport vehicle programme of the German Bundeswehr. Developed and manufactured by "Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks", the all-wheel-drive design with cab-behind-engine configuration has outstanding off-road capabilities, can be fitted with a FLW 100 remote-controlled weapon station and is employed for transporting general cargo, fuel tank units and shelters. The first GTF 5 t "Zetros" vehicles entered service in 2012. From 2013 onwards, they saw service with the German ISAF-contingent in Afghanistan. "Zetros" 1833A 5 t hümS 4x4 trucks without a protected cab are also now in service with the Bundeswehr. In this publication, both truck families are described in great detail.

The first GTF 5 t "Zetros" were handed over to the troops in 2012. From 2013, they were also deployed with the German ISAF contingent in Afghanistan. In the meantime, unarmoured "Zetros" 1833A 5 t hümS 4x4s are also in service with the Bundeswehr; both vehicle types are covered in detail in this publication.