The AEV3 KODIAK combines modern engineering technology with the tried-and-tested components from the LEOPARD2 battle tank. The AEV3 KODIAK has an articulated arm excava-tor in the middle of the vehicle, including further excavator tools, an adjustable bulldozer blade and a flexible winch system. The total weight remains the same despite the

The AEV 3 Kodiak is a Leopard 2 main battle tank (MBT) based armoured engineering vehicle that can be used for a wide variety of battlefield engineering, infrastructure and support roles.

The AEV3 KODIAK combines modern engineering technology with the tried-and-tested components from the Leopard 2 battle tank. The AEV3 Kodiak has an articulated arm excavator in the middle of the vehicle, including further excavator tools, an adjustable bulldozer blade and a flexible winch system.

Jul 14, 2022 · The AEV3 KODIAK combines modern engineering technology with the tried-and-tested components from the LEOPARD2 battle tank. The vehicle has a crew of two or three who can use all the engineer systems under full armor protection.

Jul 18, 2019 · The AEV 3, nicknamed ‘Kodiak’, is an armored engineering vehicle currently in service with four armies in modest numbers. The vehicle, being based on the Leopard 2 MBT chassis, offers a high level of protection, combined with good mobility.

Jan 19, 2021 · There is also an expandable bulldozer blade that can be substituted with a mine-clearing device when required. Bulldozing capacity of the vehicle is 350m3/h. The mine breaching system includes Pearson Engineer Mine Plough (EMP), Lane Marking System (LMS) and Demeter magnetic signature device. Ploughing can be done up to a depth of 30cm.

Jun 24, 2020 · Rheinmetall's armoured engineer vehicle AEV3 Kodiak combines modern engineering technology with the tried-and-tested components from the Leopard2 battle tank.

Mar 6, 2025 · It is equipped with a centrally mounted excavator arm with interchangeable tools, an adjustable bulldozer blade, and a high-performance winch system, enabling it to clear, move, or remove obstacles efficiently.

The digging bucket of the AEV 3 is almost a small blade. It can dig up to 5.3 tons of soils per swipe, and can also be fitted with a ripping blade set. And it ca0n also be used as a hammer to drive 4 newtons per hammering action.

The Panzerpionier 3 Kodiak provides combat engineers with a multi­functional tool not unlike the famous "Swiss Army Knife": based on a Leopard 2 chassis (including anti-mine protection), the Kodiak is equipped with a hinged excavator, two capstan winches and a tiltable dozer blade which can be exchanged for a mine plough.