15/06/2026 | Press release

The Caracal 6x6 – a modular platform for demanding airborne operations Airborne and special forces are among the first units to be deployed in crisis and  conflict scenarios. They require systems that combine strategic deployability,  high mobility, and maximum operational flexibility. With the new Caracal 6x6, Rheinmetall is expanding its family of air-mobile vehicles with a high-performance platform for demanding 
mission profiles. On the ground, they also rely on high mobility, rapid maneuverability, and flexible operational capability. At Eurosatory, Rheinmetall is unveiling a new 6x6 version of the Caracal airborne vehicle for the first time. Developed in close collaboration with Mercedes-Benz and MAGNA International, the Caracal 6x6 expands the proven W464 chassis with a third axle and a modular flatbed concept.

Designed for modern airborne operations

The Caracal is a highly mobile and modular airborne platform designed for rapid deployment and maximum operational flexibility. Based on the battle-proven architecture of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and optimized by Rheinmetall’s leading expertise in military integration, the system combines strategic mobility, high payload capacity, and operational flexibility in a lightweight airborne platform.

The Caracal 6x6 is designed for rapid strategic deployment in airborne and air assault operations. The system is air-loadable in the A400M and the heavy transport helicopters CH-47F Chinook and CH-53, and can also be carried as an external load by other helicopters.

Maximum operational flexibility

With a payload of up to 3,200 kilograms, the Caracal 6x6 combines exceptional air mobility with the ability to carry extensive mission equipment and munitions. The modular flatbed architecture enables the rapid integration of various mission modules and payloads depending on operational requirements. The modular 
concept enables rapid adaptation to different operational scenarios – from airborne operations and reconnaissance missions to fire support and c-UAS missions, as well as special forces and logistics operations.

The Caracal 6x6 shares significant logistical commonality with the smaller Caracal 4x4. There are also major similarities regarding training. 

With the Caracal 6x6, Rheinmetall presents a new generation of air-transportable platforms that combines strategic deployability, high payload, and maximum mission flexibility in a single system.

Under the existing framework agreement, Germany has various procurement options to expand the CARACAL fleet with 6x6 vehicles in the roles of group transport vehicle and material transport vehicle. This lays the foundation for a needs-based and phased expansion of air-mobile capabilities based on a platform that has already been introduced and proven its worth.

We look forward to seeing you at our Eurosatory booth F115/F116.