ELBO Kentaurus

   The Kentaurus IFV was developed in Greece by ELBO as a private venture. It was introduces in 1998. At that time a need for new infantry fighting vehicle emerged in the Greek Army. Vehicle was successfully tested by the Greek Army and was approved, however no production orders were placed, mainly because of high production costs. Russian BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle was ordered instead.

   The Kentaurus IFV is armed with a 30-mm EBO cannon and a coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun. Vehicle comes with a digital fire control system resulting in a good fire accuracy.

   Armor of the Kentaurus provides all-round protection against 7.62-mm rounds and artillery shell splinters. Front arc withstands 20-25 mm armor-piercing projectiles.

   This advanced IFV has a crew of three and provides accommodation for eight troops. Troops enter and leave the vehicle through the hatches in the rear of the hull.

   The ELBO Kentaurus is powered by MTU diesel engine, developing 420 hp. Vehicle is not amphibious.