Why this German Armored Transport is So Hot Right Now

Germany recently announced they are going to supply Ukraine with around 40 Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles hopefully by March of 2023. This 50 year old vehicle is better than you might think. Germany issued development contracts to multiple companies, and 15 different prototypes for the Marder Infantry fighting vehicle were produced by 1963. In 1967, the Rheinstahl group created a third and final group of 10 prototypes that eventually led to the production of the Marder in 1969. Rheinstahl became the prime contractor, and the first Marder was delivered to the West German army in May 1971 By 1975 they’d produced over 2,100 Marders, which West Germany kept and stockpiled in the midst of the Cold War. Task & Purpose is a military news and culture oriented channel. We want to foster discussion about the defense industry. Written by: chris cappy and Josh Simpson Edited by: Savvy Studios The Marder’s main armament is the 20mm Rheinmetall MK 20 Rh 202 autocannon that fires AP rounds a