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Pandur II

Armored personnel carrier

The Pandur II armored personnel carrier can take a variety of turret systems

 

Pandur II 8x8 Entered service 2007 Crew 2 men Personnel up to 12 men Dimensions and weight Weight (combat) 22 t Length 7.54 m Width 2.66 m Height (hull roof) 2.08 m Mobility Engine Cummins ISC 350 diesel Engine power 285 hp Maximum road speed 100 km/h Amphibious speed on water 10 km/h Range 700 km Maneuverability Gradient 70% Side slope 40% Vertical step 0.5 m Trench 1.4 m Fording 1.5 m Fording (with preparation) Amphibious      The Pandur II armored personnel carrier is a further development of commercially successful Pandur armored personnel carrier. The Pandur II was developed as a private venture by Austrian Steyr-Daimler-Puch. This armor vehicle is available in 6x6 and 8x8 configurations. It is in service with Austrian Army. Portugal ordered 260 8x8 armored vehicles in 2005. It is worth mentioning that Portuguese Pandurs have slightly different appearance. Czech Republic initially ordered 199 vehicles in 2006, however this number was later reduced to 107.     The Pandur II is available in a number of variants and can take variety of turret systems. A baseline 6x6 armored personnel carrier is designed to carry a crew of three and six troops. It can be armed with various weapons up to 90-mm caliber. The Pandur II 8x8 can carry up to 12 troops and can be fitted with weapons up to 105-mm caliber.    Armor of this vehicle protects against 7.62-mm armor-piercing rounds. Optional add-on armor provides protection against 14.5-mm armor-piercing projectiles. Spall liners and improved mine protection are offered as an option. NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems are also optional.    The Pandur II APC has a longer wheelbase comparing with it's predecessor. Vehicle is powered by the Cummins ISC diesel engine, developing 285 hp. Both 6x6 and 8x8 variants use the same engine. It can be removed and replaced during 30 minutes in field conditions. Another diesel engine, developing 400 hp, is available as an option. Some variants of the Pandur II are fully amphibious. These are fitted with two waterjets and trim vane. Vehicle can be airlifted by the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.   Variants      Command vehicle;    Infantry fighting vehicle;    ATGW carrier;    Fire support vehicle;    Mortar carrier;    Reconnaissance vehicle;    Forward observation vehicle;    NBC reconnaissance vehicle;    Cargo carrier;    Ambulance;    Recovery vehicle;    Engineering vehicle;    Driver training vehicle;    Krpan, Slovenian license-produced version of the Pandur II 8x8 with a number of improvements.   Video of the Pandur II armored vehicle   Can't find what you're looking for?