Dingo 2

   The Dingo 2 mine resistant, ambush protected vehicle is a further development of the previous Dingo 1. It is named after a wild dog. This vehicle was designed by the Krauss-Maffei Wegmann. The Dingo 2 is currently in service with Germany, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic and Luxemburg.

   This ambush protected vehicle has a V-shaped hull and armored crew capsule. The Dingo 2 provides protection against landmines, small arms fire and artillery shell fragments. Windows are angled to deflect bullets and blasts. Armor protection can be enhanced with add-on panels. The Dingo 2 is also fitted with NBC protection system.

   Vehicle is armed with remotely controlled weapon station, fitted with 7.62-mm, 12.7-mm machine gun or 40-mm grenade launcher. The same weapon station is used on the Fennek armored reconnaissance vehicle.

   The Dingo 2 MRAP is based on upgraded Unimog U5000 chassis, which offers improved protection and more payload than it's predecessor. The Dingo 2 is offered with short and long wheelbases. Vehicle has modular design and provides seating for 4 or 7 occupants, depending on the wheelbase.

   Vehicle is powered by a diesel engine, developing 215 hp. It is fitted with a central tyre inflation system. This armored personnel carrier is not amphibious. The Dingo 2 can be airlifted by the C-130 Hercules or C-160 Transall military transports.

Variants

   Ambulance;

   Command vehicle;

   Patrol vehicle;

   Reconnaissance vehicle;

   Repair vehicle;

   Ground surveillance radar;

   Dingo 2 GFF, variant with increased internal volume. It provides seating for up to 9 troops;

   A 6x6 recovery vehicle is also available.