Development of the protected Bandvagn (Bv) 206 S, successor to the world-famous Bv 206 D, began in the late 1980s. At the beginning of the 1990s, the German Armed Forces began to take an interest in the vehicle. Since 1985, its predecessor, the Bv 206 D Husky was used very successfully, but the German Army was looking for a protected vehicle to close a gap in the range of vehicles and capabilities of its airborne forces. Consequently the Bundeswehr ordered 31 Bv 206 S.
Mobile Medical Team (MMT) Vehicles in 2002. Four of these were later converted to Mobile Evacuation Physician Team (MEPT) Vehicles. 75 of the Bv 206 S Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) variant were purchased in 2004, followed by 81 Bv 206 S Command Post Vehicles in 2005. To date, 189 "transport vehicles, light armoured, air-transportable in C-160 tactical cargo aircraft, Bv 206 S" have been procured by the Bundeswehr. This publication shows the entire vehicle range for the first time in detail.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Zwilling, Ralph
Title
Bv 206 S. The Bandvagn 206 S in Bundeswehr Service
Details
English and German text, paperback, 150 colour photos, 12 graphics, large format. 64 pages.
