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Originally posted by rob love
While some of the Canadian modifications were continuously troublesome, (for example the North american alternator) the Germans phased their Iltis out fairly quickly as sub-standard.
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I would not say the German Army phased out the Iltis fairly quickly as sub-standard. The first examples entered service with the Bundeswehr late 1978, while the first Mercedes-Benz "Wolf" G-Wagen entered service in 1989. And the Iltis is still serving in Germany, although now relegated to non-frontline duties. The Iltis was, and still is, regarded as a very capable off-road vehicle in Germany. How different it is in Canada!
Regards,
Hanno
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