LAPV Enok
{{Infobox weapon
| name = Enok
| image = File:MB461 LAPV Enok Mil Police German Service.jpg
| caption = An Enok of the Feldjäger
| origin = Germany
| type = Armoured car
| is_vehicle = yes
| service = 2008-Present
| used_by = See Operators
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| manufacturer = Mercedes-Benz, Armoured Car Systems (ACS)
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| weight = {{convert|5.4|tonnes|ST}} or {{convert|6.1|tonnes|ST}}
| length = {{convert|abbr=on|4.82|m|ft|1}}
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| width = {{convert|abbr=on|1.90|m|ft|1}}
| height = 1.90 m
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| crew = 2-6
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| primary_armament = Remote-controlled turret with a Rheinmetall MG3 or HK GMG
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| engine = OM642 270, 6-cylinder diesel engine
| engine_power = 135 kW (184 hp)
| transmission = Five speeds fully automatic
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| suspension = Rigid axles with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers for front and rear {{cite web|url=https://militaryvehiclesdata.com/specsheets/land-vehicles/wheeled-armored/4-wheel-armored-vehicles/mercedes-benz-lapv-family/|title=Mercedes G-Class Armored LAPV Family|access-date=2024-12-17}}
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| vehicle_range = {{convert|abbr=on|700|km|mi|-1}}
| speed = {{convert|abbr=on|95|km/h|mph|0}}
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The LAPV Enok is a Light Armoured Patrol Vehicle of the Bundeswehr, mostly in use with the German Army. It is a significantly further developed {{ill|Wolf SSA|de|Wolf (Fahrzeug)}}, based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.{{Cite web |date= |title=Übergabe "Enok" an die Bundeswehr |url=http://www.behoerden-spiegel.de/Internet/nav/f68/broker.jsp?uMen=f6810068-1671-1111-be59-264f59a5fb42&uCon=96f5cb0a-2444-b11a-3b21-718a438ad1b2&uTem=aaaaaaaa-aaaa-aaaa-bbbb-000000000011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090209042424/http://www.behoerden-spiegel.de/Internet/nav/f68/broker.jsp?uMen=f6810068-1671-1111-be59-264f59a5fb42&uCon=96f5cb0a-2444-b11a-3b21-718a438ad1b2&uTem=aaaaaaaa-aaaa-aaaa-bbbb-000000000011 |archive-date=9 February 2009 |access-date=11 June 2024 |website=www.behoerden-spiegel.de}}
The LAPV Enok is being manufactured by Armored Car Systems GmbH (ACS), based in Aichach, a wholly owned subsidiary of 'Gruma Commercial Vehicles' based in Derching. Important subcontractors are the companies LeTech - Special Purpose Vehicles (formerly Lennartz Technik) in Welzheim and the Austrian Magna Steyr based in Graz.
History
A first batch of 247 vehicles has been ordered by the Bundeswehr, with deliveries scheduled to be carried out between 2008 and 2013.[http://dipbt.bundestag.de/dip21/btd/16/070/1607094.pdf Kleine Anfrage der FDP an die Bundesregierung Umfang des Einsatzes von geschützten Fahrzeugen in Afghanistan]
Another batch of 84 improved Enoks (Enok 6.1) with increased armor and weight (={{convert|6.1|tonnes|ST}}) were ordered in January 2015. 49 of them are determined for the Kommando Spezialkräfte{{Cite web |url=http://www.esut.de/esut/archiv/news-detail-view/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=34&cHash=9571ac8a45362c90abb1b895aeb0b220 |title=Bundeswehr kauft 84 Enok |access-date=8 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170919234554/http://www.esut.de/esut/archiv/news-detail-view/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=34&cHash=9571ac8a45362c90abb1b895aeb0b220 |archive-date=19 September 2017 |url-status=dead }}
Im August 2018, the German Federal Police ordered modified Enok 6.1s along with remote controlled weapon stations as protected vehicles for airport security tasks, denominated Geschütztes Einsatzfahrzeug 2 - (GEF2).[https://web.archive.org/web/20200711232726/https://www.monch.com/mpg/news/security/3971-more-firepower-for-police.html More Firepower for Police]
Design
It features protection according to NATO STANAG 4569 Level 2, against rifle fire, land mines, and improvised explosive devices. The Enok was especially designed to be deployed in harsh terrain and bad weather situations.
Variants
Based on the Mercedes G-Class W461 chassis:
- Light weight, aluminium framed{{Cite web |last=CZDEFENCE |title=Lehká útočná vozidla: Modernizace vozového parku českých výsadkářů |url=https://www.czdefence.cz/clanek/lehka-utocna-vozidla-modernizace-vozoveho-parku-ceskych-vysadkaru |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=www.czdefence.cz |language=cs}}
- ENOK 5.4 tankhunter:
- Spike missiles weapon system from Rafael (LR and ER missile variants){{Cite web |date=2023-03-17 |title=Panzerabwehr – Enok AB "Tankhunter" erreicht Serienreife |url=https://soldat-und-technik.de/2023/03/mobilitaet/34288/panzerabwehr-enok-ab-tankhunter-erreicht-serienreife/ |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=soldat-und-technik.de |language=de-DE}}
- ENOK 5.4 military police{{Cite web |title=BW – Enok 5.4 Feldjägereinsatzfahrzeug {{!}} TANK-MASTERS – Photos & Journalism {{!}} Military Photos & Journalism |url=http://tank-masters.de/?page_id=6026 |access-date=2024-08-26 |language=de-DE}}
- ENOK 5.4 dog guide vehicle{{Cite web |title=BW – Enok 5.4 Hundetransporter {{!}} TANK-MASTERS – Photos & Journalism {{!}} Military Photos & Journalism |url=http://tank-masters.de/?page_id=8315 |access-date=2024-08-26 |language=de-DE}}
- ENOK 5.4 patrol vehicle{{Cite web |title=BW – Enok 5.4 Patrouillenfahrzeug {{!}} TANK-MASTERS – Photos & Journalism {{!}} Military Photos & Journalism |url=http://tank-masters.de/?page_id=3419 |access-date=2024-08-26 |language=de-DE}}
- ENOK 5.4 ordnance disposal{{Cite book |last=Zwilling |first=Ralph |title=ENOK 5.4 Das Geschützte Radfahrzeug Enok 5.4 und seine Varianten in der Bundeswehr.}}{{Cite web |title=BW – Enok 5.4 Kampfmittelbeseitigung {{!}} TANK-MASTERS – Photos & Journalism {{!}} Military Photos & Journalism |url=http://tank-masters.de/?page_id=6110 |access-date=2024-08-26 |language=de-DE}}
- ENOK 5.4 nuclear emission detection
- ENOK 6.1 {{Cite web |last=Seibt |first=Torsten |date=2024-02-28 |title=Mercedes G-Klasse LAPV Enok 6.2 Panzerwagen: Begleitschutz für Terroristin Daniela Klette |url=https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/neuheiten/mercedes-g-lapv-enok-panzerwagen/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=auto motor und sport |language=de}}
Based on the Mercedes G-Class W464 chassis:
- ENOK 4.8 AB airborne.{{Cite web |last=office_zzam |date=2023-04-12 |title=ACS from Germany starts serial production of its anti-tank Enok AB Tan |url=https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2023/acs-from-germany-starts-serial-production-of-its-anti-tank-enok-ab-tankhunter |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=armyrecognition.com |language=en-gb}}{{Cite web |title=Global Land & Army World Defense News |url=https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=armyrecognition.com}}
ACS Development
- ENOK 7.5, vehicle using the cockpit, engine and transmission of a Mercedes G-class, but the vehicle is developed in house.{{cite web | url=https://www.acs-armoured-cars.com/en/references/ | title=References }}
Based on the Mercedes UNIMOG chassis:
- ACS ENOK 9.5, 9.5 tons GVW, STANAG 4569 level 2 protection, up to 10 soldiers (2 crew + 8 passengers).{{Cite web|date=2021-10-17 |title=ACS Unimog-based ENOK APV |url=https://www.joint-forces.com/features/47494-acs-unimog-based-enok-apv |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Joint Forces News |language=en-GB}} Based on the Unimog U1500 (FGA 9.5, same base as Dingo 2).
- ACS ENOK 14.8, 14.5 tons GVW, STANAG 4569 level 3 protection, up to 10 soldiers (2 crew + 8 passengers) or specialised variants (air defence).{{Cite web |title=ILA: ACS und MBDA zeigen geschützte Multifunktions-Plattform für Raketen-, Drohnen- und Luftabwehrlösungen {{!}} Wehrtechnik |url=https://wehrtechnik.info/index.php/2022/06/22/ila-acs-und-mbda-zeigen-geschuetzte-multifunktions-plattform-fuer-raketen-drohnen-und-luftabwehrloesungen/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |language=de-DE}} Based on the Unimog U5000 (FGA 14.5).
File:Mercedes-Benz G280 CDI LAPV 5.4 Helsinki (cropped).jpg|ENOK 5.4 Police Finland
File:MB461 LAPV Enok Mil Police German Service.jpg|ENOK 5.4, GFF1, Bundeswehr, Feldjäger
File:ACS Enok 5.4 Swissint.png|ENOK 5.4, Panzer Wagen, Swiss Army, SwissInt
File:ACS Enok 5.4 Radiometrie Wagen L22 Mercedes-Benz G280 CDI 3.png|ENOK 5.4, Radiometrie Wagen L22, Swiss Army, ABC Defense Battalion 10
File:ILA 2024, Schoenefeld (ILA44654) (cropped).jpg|ENOK 6.1 Bundeswehr, KSK
File:MBDA Sky Warden NNbS at ILA-2022.jpg|ENOK 14.8 Prototype, air defence
Operators
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= Police operators =
; {{flag|Austria}}
: ENOK 6.2 operated by the police.{{Cite web |date=19 July 2019 |title=ACS Armored Car Systems GMBH Appoints Distributor |url=https://esut.de/en/2019/07/meldungen/14056/acs-armoured-car-systems-gmbh-mit-neuem-vertriebspartner/}}
; {{flag|Finland}} (15)
: The Finnish Police ordered 15 ENOK 5.4 to be delivered between 2018 and 2019.{{Cite web |date=18 December 2018 |title=Tällaisia ovat poliisin uudet panssaroidut Mersut – hinta noin 400 000 euroa kappaleelta |url=https://www.is.fi/kotimaa/art-2000005939374.html}}
; {{flag|Germany}} (31)
:{{flagicon image|Bundespolizei-Logos.svg}} German Federal Police (Bundespolizei) (28)
::* 7 ENOK 6.1 since mid-2018, vehicles used for airport security, known as GEF-2 LuSi.{{Cite web |last=Jpw |date=23 August 2018 |title=STRATEGIE & TECHNIK: Bundespolizei erhält Enok 6.1. als Geschütztes Einsatzfahrzeug 2 - Luftsicherheit |url=https://strategie--technik-blogspot-com.translate.goog/2018/08/bundespolizei-erhalt-enok-61-als.html?_x_tr_sl=de&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=STRATEGIE & TECHNIK}}{{Cite web |last=Monroy |first=Matthias |date=2018-09-07 |title=Mehr Panzer für die Polizei |url=https://www.telepolis.de/features/Mehr-Panzer-fuer-die-Polizei-4156963.html |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=Telepolis |language=de}}
::* 21 ENOK 6.2 since 2021, vehicles used for {{ill|Beweissicherungs- und Festnahmeeinheit plus der Bundespolizei|lt=BFE+|de|BFE+}}, which stands for "evidence preservation and arrest unit", and is used for counter-terrorism and serious crime intervention.{{Cite web |last=Jpw |date=August 2018 |title=STRATEGIE & TECHNIK: Bundespolizei modernisiert geschützte Fahrzeugflotte: FLW 100 mit MG5A1 für Eagle IV und Enok 6.1 |url=https://strategie-technik.blogspot.com/2018/08/bundespolizei-modernisiert-geschutzte.html |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=STRATEGIE & TECHNIK}}
:{{flag|Bavaria}} (2)
::The Spezialeinsatzkommando of the Bavarian State Police: has been operating 2 ENOK 6.2 since 2020 (olive colour).{{Cite web |date=24 February 2020 |title=Bayerische Polizei bekommt neue gepanzerte Anti-Terror-Fahrzeuge |url=https://www.pcwelt.de/news/Bayerische-Polizei-bekommt-neue-gepanzerte-Anti-Terror-Fahrzeuge-10759983.html}}{{Cite web |date=21 February 2020 |title=Bayerische Spezialeinsatzkommandos erhalten Fahrzeuge für Terrorlagen |url=https://esut.de/2020/02/meldungen/innere-sicherheit/18706/bayerische-spezialeinsatzkommandos-erhalten-fahrzeuge-fuer-terrorlagen/}}{{Cite web |date=2020-12-01 |title=Großgerät- und Gearcheck: Sondergeschützte Offensivfahrzeuge der Polizei Bayern |url=https://soldat-und-technik.de/2020/12/mobilitaet/24733/grossgeraet-und-gearcheck-sondergeschuetzte-offensivfahrzeuge-der-polizei-bayern/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=soldat-und-technik.de |language=de-DE}}
:{{flag|Lower Saxony}} (1)
::The state police of Lower Saxony has been operating 1 ENOK 6.2 since 2021 for anti-terrorism missions (grey colour).{{Cite web |last=Zeitung |first=Hannoversche Allgemeine |date=2024-08-26 |title=Terror und Amokläufe: Polizei Niedersachsen rüstet mit Panzerwagen Enok auf |url=https://www.haz.de/lokales/hannover/fuer-terrorfaelle-und-amoklaeufe-polizei-niedersachsen-ruestet-mit-panzerwagen-auf-7KPNDARMDAHPSE7UODPHOMICAA.html |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=www.haz.de |language=de}}{{Cite web |last=freiheitsfoo |title=Rise of the Police: Neues zum geheimen Polizeipanzerwagen Niedersachsens, Aussitzen von Presseanfragen, Begünstigung polizeifreundlicher Medien bei der Berichterstattung, ein fragwürdiges, möglicherweise die Firma ACS bevorteilendes Vergabeverfahren und: Anschaffung eines weiteren, noch größeren Polizeipanzerwagens kurz vor Auftragsvergabe {{!}} freiheitsfoo |url=https://freiheitsfoo.de/2021/09/11/neue-polizeipanzerwagen-nds/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |language=de-DE}}
= Military operators =
;{{flag|Cyprus}} (60)
: The Cypriot National Guard ordered 60 ENOK 4.8 AB, and received its first in August 2024, equipped with Spike LR2 missiles.
;{{flag|Czech Republic}} (5)
: The 601st Special Forces Group operates 5 ENOK 4.8 AB vehicles.
;{{flag|Germany}} (221)
: The Enok is known as the GFF1 ("Geschütztes Führungs- und Funktionsfahrzeug") in the German Army.
:* 137 ENOK 5.4 ordered in 2008.{{cite web |date=2017-09-19 |title=Bundeswehr kauft 84 Enok |url=http://www.esut.de/esut/archiv/news-detail-view/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=34&cHash=9571ac8a45362c90abb1b895aeb0b220 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170919234554/http://www.esut.de/esut/archiv/news-detail-view/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=34&cHash=9571ac8a45362c90abb1b895aeb0b220 |archive-date=2017-09-19 |access-date=2020-11-29}} The variants in service are:
:** 76 military police (Feldjäger)
:* 84 ENOK 6.1 ordered in 2015, worth €56.3 million:
:** 53 of which are for the special forces (KSK){{Cite web |title=BW – Enok 6.1 Fu 2 DV PersMatTrsp {{!}} TANK-MASTERS – Photos & Journalism {{!}} Military Photos & Journalism |url=http://tank-masters.de/?page_id=8252 |access-date=2024-08-26 |language=de-DE}}
:** 23 used by the Joint Service Support
;{{flag|Montenegro}} (6)
: Germany donated 6 ENOK 5.4 to the Armed Forces of Montenegro in 2018 as military support, donation worth €2.2 million.{{Cite web |date=3 October 2018 |title=The Ministry of Defense of Germany donated six light armored vehicles to the Army of Montenegro |url=https://en.vijesti.me/news-b/society/16890/the-German-Ministry-of-Defense-donated-six-light-armored-vehicles-to-the-Montenegrin-army}}
;{{flag|Switzerland}} (> 4)
: The Swiss Army operates two variants of the ENOK 5.4, but the volume in service is unknown.
:* ACS Enok 5.4 Swissint, used as armoured vehicle for patrolling in peace keeping missions.Page 9 pdf https://www.peace-support.ch/fileadmin/pdf/footer/Broschuere_SWISSINT/82_036_f_SWISSINT_Imagebroschuere.pdf{{Cite web |title=Urweider.com – Legespiel |url=https://www.urweider.com/gallery/Veranstaltungen/2019/20190524_Flughafenfest_Emmen/1-50-103.html |access-date=2024-03-17 |website=www.urweider.com}}{{Cite web |title=SWISSINT – UNS Unternehmer Netzwerk Schweiz |url=https://www.unternehmer-netzwerk.ch/de/SWISSINT |access-date=2024-03-17 |website=www.unternehmer-netzwerk.ch}}
:* 4 ACS Enok 5.4 Radiometrie Wagen L22, used by NBC reconnaissance troops.{{Cite web |title=ABC Abwehr – leicht und luftbeweglich. Trend oder Notwendigkeit? {{!}} Wehrtechnik |url=https://wehrtechnik.info/index.php/2021/06/14/abc-abwehr-leicht-und-luftbeweglich-trend-oder-notwendigkeit/ |access-date=2024-02-14 |language=de-DE}}{{Cite web |title=L'armée a restructuré ses formations de défense NBC |url=https://www.vtg.admin.ch/fr/groupement-de-la-Defense/organisation/kdo-ausb/genie-sauvetage.detail.news.html/vtg-internet/verwaltung/2022/22-12/22-12-12-kdo-ausb-abc-abwehrverbaende.html |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=Armée suisse |language=fr}}{{Cite web |last=Gertschen |first=Pascal |title=Man in protective suit next to radiometry vehicle |url=https://www.mediathek.admin.ch/media/image/f24970bd-5f7d-436f-bb88-f20b6bb28ab7 |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=Mediathek VBS |language=de}}
See also
- Puch G / Mercedes-Benz G-Class, for info on the Wolf vehicle and the Austrian Puch G.