# Iveco MTV

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Infantry mobility vehicle

Iveco Medium Tactical Vehicle Manticore prototype, April 2022 Type Infantry mobility vehicle Place of origin Italy Service history In service 2024-present Used by Netherlands Armed Forces Production history Designer Iveco Defence Vehicles No. built 200[1] (as of October 2024, with a total of 1,185 on order) Variants See variants Specifications Mass ± 12.8 t (28,000 lb) (kerb) Length 5,900 mm (230 in)[2] Width 2,430 mm (96 in) (without mirrors)[2] Height 2,760 mm (109 in) (hard top)[3] Crew Iveco variant: 1 driver + up to 7 pax[3] Hardtop: 2 crew + 2 pax Softtop: 2 crew + 2 pax Utility: 2 Ambulance: 2 crew + 2 injured Military police: 2 + 6 Main armament Hardtop: FN deFNder RCWS equipped with an FN MAG (7.62×51mm NATO)[4] Softtop variant, manned ring mount with optionally: M2 Browning (12.7×99mm NATO HMG) H&K GMG (40×53 mm HV, AGL) Spike LR / LR2 (ATGM) Secondary armament Softtop variant: lateral swing mount for the softtop variant, with a FN MAG (7.62×51mm NATO, GPMG)[5] Engine FPT NEF N67 280 (6.7 litres, inline-six, turbo-diesel engine, Euro III)[2] Power: 276 hp (206 kW)[2] Torque: 1,000 N⋅m (740 ft⋅lb))[3] Power/weight 23 hp/t (17 kW/t)[2] Payload capacity Payload: > 2.0 t (4,400 lb)[3] Towing capacity: 3.5 t (7,700 lb) Transmission Automatic High-low transfer case Permanent 4×4 wheel-drive 3 fully lockable differentials Ground clearance 350 mm (14 in) (vertical obstacle)[2] Operational range 600 km (370 mi)[2] Maximum speed 90 km/h (56 mph)[2]

The **Iveco MTV** (Medium Tactical Vehicle), military designation **Manticore**,[6] is an [infantry mobility vehicle](/source/Infantry_mobility_vehicle) designed and manufactured by [Iveco Defence Vehicles](/source/Iveco#Defence_Vehicles) for the [Netherlands Armed Forces](/source/Netherlands_Armed_Forces). The acquisition is part of the Joint Replacement Programme of Wheeled Vehicles of the [Dutch Ministry of Defence](/source/Ministry_of_Defence_(Netherlands)), with deliveries planned from 2023 until 2026.[7] In Dutch service, the Manticore will replace the ageing fleet of [Mercedes-Benz 290GDs](/source/Mercedes-Benz_G-Class#W461_(1992–2022)) of the [Royal Netherlands Army](/source/Royal_Netherlands_Army), the [Land Rovers](/source/Land_Rover_Wolf) of the [Netherlands Marine Corps](/source/Netherlands_Marine_Corps) and the remaining [YPR-765s](/source/YPR-765) of the [Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force](/source/Royal_Netherlands_Air_and_Space_Force) and [Royal Netherlands Marechaussee](/source/Royal_Marechaussee).[8] Deliveries are planned for the second half of 2023 and should be completed by 2026.

Being the launching customer for the MTV, the vehicle was developed in close cooperation with the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) and adjusted to the requirements of the Dutch military. The Manticore is being procured with the aim to provide troops with improved protection and payload capacity, as well as for modularity purposes. The vehicle can be equipped with a range of add-ons, including [remote weapon stations](/source/Remote_weapon_station), [armour packages](/source/Vehicle_armour), [jammers](/source/Counter-IED_equipment) and [CBRN defence](/source/CBRN_defense) equipment, among others.

## Procurement

To revitalise the ageing fleet of wheeled vehicles within the armed forces, the [Dutch Ministry of Defence](/source/Ministry_of_Defence_(Netherlands)) launched the *Defensiebrede Vervanging Operationele Wielvoertuigen* programme (DVOW, Joint Replacement Programme of Wheeled Vehicles). The Iveco MTV has been selected for the 12 [kN](/source/Newton_(unit)) category, which indicates that the vehicle will be capable of carrying payloads of approximately 1,200 [kilograms](/source/Kilogram). The MTV will function in various roles and will replace multiple ageing vehicles, including variants of the [M577](/source/Variants_of_the_M113_armored_personnel_carrier#Netherlands) [command post vehicles](/source/Command_and_control), [YPR-765](/source/YPR-765) [armoured personnel carriers](/source/Armoured_personnel_carrier) and [Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen 'Wolf'](/source/Mercedes-Benz_G-Class#W460_(1979–1992)) [off-road vehicles](/source/Off-road_vehicle).[9]

On 15 August 2019, State Secretary of Defence [Barbara Visser](/source/Barbara_Visser) announced that the Ministry of Defence had selected [Italian](/source/Italy) truck manufacturer [Iveco](/source/Iveco) to supply new light tactical vehicles to the [Dutch Armed Forces](/source/Dutch_Armed_Forces). In addition, the project includes delivery of [remote controlled weapon stations](/source/Remote_controlled_weapon_station) (RCWS) which can be installed on the vehicles. The contract includes the development and provision of 918 vehicles and 120 RCWS, an additional 357 vehicles and 10 RCWS can be ordered through an option in the contract. This would bring the total to 1275 vehicles and 130 RCWS, while additional vehicles can be ordered within five years after the delivery of the final vehicle.[9] On 28 November 2019, the state secretary signed the contract with IVECO at the NIDV Exhibition Defence & Security, which took place in [Rotterdam](/source/Rotterdam).[10]

In the *Defensie Projectoverzicht* (DPO, Defence Projects Overview) of September 2020, the Ministry of Defence announced that the order for an additional 357 vehicles was delayed. An examination of the project found that the current distribution of vehicles among the service branches was sub-optimal. Consequently, a requirement for 100 vehicles was removed from the project and transferred to a new project for amphibiously transportable vehicles for the [Netherlands Marine Corps](/source/Netherlands_Marine_Corps). The remaining 257 vehicles have been ordered through the existing option in the contract.[11]

## Technical description

Only limited technical detail has been released by either the Dutch Ministry of Defence or Iveco. Only basic outline dimensions and limited operating weight and automotive data is available, and is included in **Specifications**.

### Engine

The MTV is powered by an EF67 EUIII 6,7L six-cylinder [turbo-diesel](/source/Turbo-diesel) engine, producing 267 HP (207 kW) and 1000 Nm of torque, linked to an [automatic transmission](/source/Automatic_transmission). The engine has been fully militarised and is capable of running on military fuel, the maximum range amounts to 600 kilometres. The fording depth of the standard vehicles is 750 mm, the navy variants have an improved fording depth of 1500 mm. The top speed of the MTV is limited to 90 km/h. Due to the military off-road requirements of the vehicle, the Manticore has a [ladder frame](/source/Vehicle_frame#Ladder_frame), [leaf springs](/source/Leaf_spring) and [anti-roll bars](/source/Anti-roll_bar). The vehicle comes with permanent [four-wheel drive](/source/Four-wheel_drive) and three [locking differentials](/source/Locking_differential), the MTV's [disc brakes](/source/Disc_brake) are combined with an [anti-lock braking system](/source/Anti-lock_braking_system). Tyre pressure of the 365/85R20 [Pirelli](/source/Pirelli) PS22 tyres can be adjusted via the central tyre inflation system, operated from within the cabin.

### Body

The Manticore will be procured in five primary variants – the bodywork of all variants is made of armoured steel with a high degree of [Brinell hardness](/source/Brinell_scale). The hardtop, softtop and utility variants can be equipped with add-on armour packages for ballistic as well as mine protection. Therefore, these vehicles are "fitted for, but not with" protection kits. Protection kits can be installed and uninstalled from vehicles in the field using basic tools. In effect, the armour is only fitted when required which significantly reduces wear and tear as well as the related lifecycle costs. The casualty transport, military police and air force security variants come standard with the armour kits. Moreover, all vehicles can be equipped with [CBRN defence](/source/CBRN_defense) systems, [C4I](/source/Command_and_control) systems, [jammers](/source/Counter-IED_equipment) and [Rheinmetall](/source/Rheinmetall) ROSY [smoke grenade launchers](/source/Grenade_launcher#Smoke).

### Armament

The hardtop variant can be equipped with a [remote controlled weapon station](/source/Remote_weapon_station) (RCWS). The Dutch Manticores are being procured with 130 deFNder Light weapon stations, produced by [FN Herstal](/source/FN_Herstal). These weapon stations will be fitted with [FN Minimi](/source/FN_Minimi) or [FN MAG](/source/FN_MAG) [machine guns](/source/Machine_gun). Moreover, the manned open turret present on the hardtop, softtop and utility variants can be fitted with [M2 Browning](/source/M2_Browning) [heavy machine guns](/source/Heavy_machine_gun) or [Heckler & Koch GMG](/source/Heckler_%26_Koch_GMG) automatic grenade launchers, as well as the two aforementioned machine guns. In addition, the softtop variant is fitted with a manned swing mount on the passenger's side. The sofftop's MRAT (medium range anti-tank weapon) subvariant is optimised for firing [Spike](/source/Spike_(missile)) [anti-tank guided missiles](/source/Anti-tank_guided_missile).

## Variants

### Hardtop

The hardtop variant accommodates a driver and three passengers and has a payload capacity of approximately 15 kN. The hardtop can be fitted with the FN deFNder Light remote controlled weapon station, integrating an FN Minimi or FN MAG machine gun. The rear cargo body is fitted with modular rails and cabinets which can be adjusted for specific mission sets.

### Softtop

The softtop variant accommodates a driver and three passengers as well and has a payload capacity of approximately 18 kN. As opposed to the hardtop, the softtop Manticore is fitted with a detachable canvas roof as well as detachable windows, and a removable hood on the cargo section. Moreover, the heavy weapons subvariant is adapted for use with the [Spike](/source/Spike_(missile)) anti-tank guided missile. The manned open turret of the softtop Manticore can be fitted with a [Browning M2](/source/Browning_M2) heavy machine gun or [H&K GMG](/source/Heckler_%26_Koch_GMG) automatic grenade launcher. FN Minimi or FN MAG machine guns can be installed on the passenger's side manned swing mount.

### Pick-up

The pick-up variant is a utility vehicle with a short two-man cabin and a range of utility modules on the rear section.[2] With 20 kN, the pick-up has the highest payload capacity of the five primary variants. This variant comes with a hooded cargo bed or one of the specialised superstructures. Subvariants include vehicles fitted with workshop or command & control superstructures. In addition, a subframe can be installed to transfer existing 8-feet containers from the MB290GD onto the Manticore.

### Casualty transport

The casualty transport variant is a military ambulance, optimised for [casualty evacuation](/source/Casualty_evacuation) and capable of transporting two persons on stretchers or up to four persons sitting upright. Permanently fitted with an armour package, the casualty transport Manticore has a payload capacity which equals 19 kN. In addition, the ambulance is equipped with [emergency vehicle lighting](/source/Emergency_vehicle_lighting), a [siren](/source/Siren_(noisemaker)) and work lights.[2]

### Security

The security variant consists of three subvariants: a [military police](/source/Military_police) troop carrier and command vehicle for the [Royal Netherlands Marechaussee](/source/Royal_Marechaussee) and an air force security vehicle for the [Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force](/source/Royal_Netherlands_Air_and_Space_Force).[2] The security Manticore replaces old [YPR-765](/source/YPR-765) [armoured personnel carriers](/source/Armoured_personnel_carrier) and has room for a driver and seven passengers. The security Manticores come with emergency lighting and sirens and specific liveries.

## See also

- [DMV Anaconda](/source/DMV_Anaconda)

- [VECTOR](/source/VECTOR)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["The 200th 12 KN vehicle has been delivered to the Dutch Army!"](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ivecodefencevehicles_idv-12kn-activity-7247500850552528898-tXsG). *LinkedIn*. 3 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-specs_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-specs_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-specs_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-specs_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-specs_2-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-specs_2-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-specs_2-6) [***h***](#cite_ref-specs_2-7) [***i***](#cite_ref-specs_2-8) [***j***](#cite_ref-specs_2-9) [***k***](#cite_ref-specs_2-10) Valpolini, Paolo (21 February 2021). ["First international appearance of Iveco DV's Medium Tactical Vehicle"](https://www.edrmagazine.eu/first-international-appearance-of-iveco-dvs-medium-tactical-vehicle). *EDR Magazine*. Retrieved 21 February 2021.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-specs_Iveco_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-specs_Iveco_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-specs_Iveco_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-specs_Iveco_3-3) ["IVECO MTV"](https://www.idvgroup.com/products/multirole-vehicles/mtv-medium-tactical-vehicle/).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Oosbree, Gerard van (2022-04-22). ["IVECO Manticore"](https://www.dutchdefencepress.com/iveco-manticore/). *Dutch Defence Press* (in Dutch). Retrieved 2026-03-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Oosbree, Gerard van (2022-04-22). ["IVECO Manticore"](https://www.dutchdefencepress.com/iveco-manticore/). *Dutch Defence Press* (in Dutch). Retrieved 2026-03-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Charlotte Verolme (15 December 2023). ["Even voorstellen: de Manticore"](https://magazines.defensie.nl/defensiekrant/2023/48/03_manticore_48). *Defensiekrant* (in Dutch). Defensie.nl.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Brouwer, Evert (17 December 2019). ["Veel nieuws op NEDS"](https://magazines.defensie.nl/materieelgezien/2019/10/08_veel-nieuws-op-neds). *Materieelgezien*. **10**. Retrieved 17 February 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Charlotte Verolme (20 December 2023). ["Nieuwe Manticore pantserwagen overgedragen"](https://magazines.defensie.nl/materieelgezien/2023/10/manticore-overgedragen-aan-krijgsmacht). *Materieelgezien* (in Dutch). Defensie.nl.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-mtv_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-mtv_9-1) B. Visser, State Secretary of Defence (15 August 2019). ["Verwervingsvoorbereiding (D-fase) van het project 'Voertuig 12kN overig en Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS)'"](https://www.tweedekamer.nl/kamerstukken/brieven_regering/detail?id=2019Z15737&did=2019D32591). *tweedekamer.nl*. [Tweede Kamer](/source/House_of_Representatives_(Netherlands)). Retrieved 17 February 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Peruzzi, Luca; Valpolini, Paolo (28 November 2019). ["The Netherlands sign a contract for 918 12kN vehicles with Iveco Defence Vehicles"](https://www.edrmagazine.eu/the-netherlands-sign-a-contract-for-918-12kn-vehicles-with-iveco-defence-vehicles). *EDR Magazine*. Retrieved 17 February 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Defensie Projectenoverzicht 2020"](https://www.defensie.nl/downloads/publicaties/2020/09/15/defensie-projectenoverzicht-2020). *defensie.nl*. Ministry of Defence. 15 September 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2021.

## Further reading

- Valpolini, Paolo (2021). ["Armoured 4x4s: two axles, variable weight"](https://issuu.com/edrmag/docs/edr_56_-_web). *EDR Magazine*. No. 56. pp. 13–21.

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