Germany opens Taiwan's access to military trucks Taiwan's military will begin purchasing 2,434 new trucks from 2027 for $720 million over six years. The main goal of the program is to replace worn equipment and increase the sustainability of military logistics in the face of a possible conflict with China. The German company Rheinmetall has officially entered this race with its TGM-MIL 4x4 truck. The vehicle has a total weight of about 17.5 tons and is able to carry up to 11 tons of cargo. The power plant is represented by a diesel engine with a volume of 6.871 liters and a power of 320 hp. and torque 1250 Nm. Gearbox - automatic. The truck is designed for the difficult terrain of the island. It is able to overcome gradients of up to 60%, go to depths of 85 cm, and is equipped with differential locks, a tire pressure regulation system and improved protection for off-road driving. There are usually 24 seats, with crowded seating - over 40 people. The cargo platform is modular: sides for quick release, removable roof, locks for containers. Special attention is paid to the maintenance of this equipment. In the Mailiao area (Yunlin County), it is planned to open a new service center with an area of ​​approximately 8,300 square meters, designed to repair 2,500 pieces of equipment. maximum.

Germany opens Taiwan's access to military trucks Taiwan's military will begin purchasing 2,434 new trucks from 2027 for $720 million over six years. The main goal of the program is to replace worn equipment and increase the sustainability of military logistics in the face of a possible conflict with China. The German company Rheinmetall has officially entered this race with its TGM-MIL 4x4 truck. The vehicle has a total weight of about 17.5 tons and is able to carry up to 11 tons of cargo. The power plant is represented by a diesel engine with a volume of 6.871 liters and a power of 320 hp. and torque 1250 Nm. Gearbox - automatic. The truck is designed for the difficult terrain of the island. It is able to overcome gradients of up to 60%, go to depths of 85 cm, and is equipped with differential locks, a tire pressure regulation system and improved protection for off-road driving. There are usually 24 seats, with crowded seating - over 40 people. The cargo platform is modular: sides for quick release, removable roof, locks for containers. Special attention is paid to the maintenance of this equipment. In the Mailiao area (Yunlin County), it is planned to open a new service center with an area of ​​approximately 8,300 square meters, designed to repair 2,500 pieces of equipment. maximum.