Pandur II

   The Pandur II fire support vehicle is a member of the Pandur II armored vehicle family. It was developed by Austrian Steyr-Daimler-Puch as a private venture.

   The Pandur II fire support vehicle was developed with two turret variants. The CMI Defence CT-CV 105-mm weapon system has a two-man turret and a low-recoil fully-stabilized 105-mm gun. This system is compatible with standard NATO 105-mm ammunition. It is also compatible with smart ammunition and is able to fire guided missiles. This system is equipped with an automatic loader. Crew and ammunition compartments are separated. Maximum rate of fire is 8 rpm. Gun can be elevated to 42°. This feature allows to adapt vehicle to mountainous warfare. This variant can be recognized by it's rounded muzzle brake. Portuguese Army ordered 30 of these armored vehicles

   Another variant of the Pandur II fire support vehicle is fitted with Oto Melara Hitfact turret. This variant is also armed with a 105-mm / L52 low-recoil gun. This weapon system lacks autoloader and has a three-man turret. Maximum rate of fire is 6 rounds per minute. Maximum range of effective fire is 3.5 km. This variant received no production orders to date.

   Both variants of the Pandur II FSV are fitted with secondary 7.62-mm machine gun.

   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.

   This fire support weapon has a crew of four, including commander, gunner, loader and driver.

   Vehicle is powered by the Cummins ICS 350 diesel engine, developing 285 hp. The Pandur II FSV is also available with a 400 hp diesel. Powerpack can be removed and replaced in field conditions within 30 minutes.