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The deal closed with Daimler Truck is based on about 340 Zetros vehicles that have been delivered since the beginning of the comprehensive Russian invasion into Ukraine. Nothing was publicly known about the purchase. According to FAZ, Berlin is likely funding the order as part of military aid for Kyiv.
Daimler Truck has not commented on the matter, and the German government has kept the details of future support confidential. The value of the contract is estimated to be several hundred million euros. It is one of the largest orders for the delivery of vehicles within a confidential aid program from Germany.
Deliveries are expected to occur gradually as production ramps up.
Zetros is developed by the Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks division. The family of heavy trucks is designed for use on various terrains, including off-road. There are different modifications available for transporting cargo, fuels, and soldiers.
Zetros is available with axle configurations from 4×2 to 8×8. It is equipped with an Allison 4500SP diesel engine with up to 510 hp, combined with an automatic, mechanical, or hybrid transmission.
Source: FAZ
