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Pandur II


Modular Wheeled Military Vehicle [ 2001 ]



The Pandur II wheeled APC series from Austria is an improved form of the original Pandur I model.



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The Pandur II is the direct evolution of the original Pandur which emerged from Austria in 1996 and went on to find a modest customer base that included the United States Army. In its original form, the vehicle showcased a 6x6 all-wheeled drive arrangement, was powered by a 6-cylinder Steyr diesel engine, and carried a crew of two with eight combat-ready troops. While still in service, the design has been superseded on paper by the Pandur II which brings about extensive modularity to better suit customer battlefield requirements.

The vehicle is built under the Steyr-Daimler-Puch (SDP) brand label. Other (licensed) production is had in the Czech Republic as well as in Portugal.

The Pandur II began operational service in 2001. The 32,000lb vehicle has both a 6x6 or 8x8 all-wheeled form available, the latter extending the hull and chassis and introducing more internal volume as well as an additional axle. Each side of the hull is dominated by large, run-flat road wheels and angled armor is featured throughout the hull's design. This includes a very sloped glacis plate and near-flat hull roof life, giving the vehicle a short profile along the horizon. Over the hull roof can be seated a variety of powered turrets featuring autocannons, machine guns, Automatic Grenade Launchers (AGLs), and Anti-Tank, Guided-Missile (ATGM) launchers to meet the battlefield need.

The typical autocannon fit is the 30mm Mk 44 Bushmaster series. An upgunned turret seats the 105mm Cockerill tank-killing gun. Traditional machine gun fits include both 7.62mm anti-infantry types as well as the proven 12.7mm Browning Heavy Machine Gun (HMG). Supported ATGMs currently include the American TOW-2 and the Israeli Spike LR types for ranged, armor-defeating firepower. Turrets can also showcase smoke grenade dischargers to screen the vehicle's movements under prying eyes.

Power is from a 6-cylinder liquid-cooled, turbocharged inline diesel-fueled engine driving power to the four axles. Operational range reaches 700 kilometers and road speeds max out at 105kmh. Being inherently amphibious, the truck can ford water sources (via propeller jets) at speeds of about 11kmh.

Internally, the hull supports the operating crew of two with passenger space for up to 12 depending on the configuration of the truck (the turret reduces occupancy). Access to the hull is through a powered door at the rear or through roof-mounted hatches.

Dimensions of the vehicle include a running length of 7.35 meters, a beam of 2.67 meters, and a height of 2.1 meters. Coupled to its manageable weight, the truck can be transported in the belly of a Lockheed C-130 Hercules / Super Hercules or similar tactical-level fixed-wing transport aircraft.

The Portuguese Army went all-in on the Pandur II design, securing a fleet of forms that cover gun carriers, infantry carriers, recovery vehicles, Command and Control (C2) platforms, MEDEVAC models, signaling vehicles, and surveillance vehicles. Similarly, the Czech Army has invested heavily in the type which also covers a plethora of roles for the service, some of which have seen combat exposure in Afghanistan. The KOV "Krpan" form was intended for the Slovenian Army but rebuffed - this version would have allowed over half the parts to be fabricated within Slovenia itself for final assembly by STA in-country.

Though in direct competition with designs such as the Finnish Patria AMV (as selected by Slovenia and detailed elsewhere on the Military Factory), the Pandur II continues to see a growing number of global users that currently (2023) includes Austria, Czechia, Indonesia, and Portugal. The Philippines is a future customer as the Army service has selected the design in its 8x8 wheeled form (with Israeli Elbit electronics, systems, and weapons) to serve as the "Sabrah Light Tank".©MilitaryFactory.com
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Specifications



Steyr-Daimler-Puch - Austria / Czechoslovak Group - Czech Republic (Czechia)
Manufacturer(s)
Austria; Czech Republic; Indonesia; Portugal; Philippines (selected)
Operators National flag of Austria National flag of Czechia National flag of Indonesia National flag of the Philippines National flag of Portugal
2001
Service Year
Austria
National Origin
Active
Project Status
2
Crew
470
Units


INFANTRY SUPPORT
Support allied ground forces through weapons, inherent capabilities, and / or onboard systems.


ALL-WHEEL
Wheeled arrangement gives this system an inherent road-running capability, enhancing mobility particularly on paved roads.
PRIMARY TURRET
A modern tank quality, this vehicle sports its main armament in a single turret, typically traversable with an elevation capability in-built.
REMOTE WEAPON STATION (RWS)
Vehicle supports a remote-operated weapons station, reducing crew exposure to outside dangers.
TRAVERSABLE MAIN ARMAMENT
Armament is situated in a traversing component, allowing for all-around engagement of enemy threats regardless of the vehicle's facing.
ON-THE-MOVE FIRING
A modern quality, onboard systems provide accuracy to primary armament allowing for firing on-the-move.
AMPHIBIOUS
System can enter and traverse open water sources - either rivers, lakes, and streams; Amphibious Assault operation support.
CROSS-COUNTRY TRAVERSAL
Design includes such features as a track-link system or high ground clearance to better traverse offroad.
ANGLED ARMOR FACINGS
Angled armor at key facings adds inherent ballistics protection to the vehicle.
SHALLOW GLACIS PLATE
The shallow design of the glacis plate provides the vehicle with inherent ballistics protection as well as contributes to a lower overall profile - making it more difficult to disable.
CBRN PROTECTION
Crew is provided (either as standard or optional) protection against Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear agents for enhanced survivability in contaminated zones.
SMOKE SCREEN
Vehicle has capability to self-generate a smoke screen, either through launched grenades or built-in engine funtion (raw fuel injection).
NIGHT VISION
Crew has access to night-vision equipment, allowing for low-light or night time operations.
ANTI-TANK
Onboard solution provides ability to neutralize armored or fortified targets at range through missile or penetrating ballistic weapons.
ANTI-INFANTRY
Vehicle features an in-built anti-infantry capability for local defense of the vehicle or general troop suppression.
TROOP-CARRYING
Vehicle (or its variants) has an inherent troop-carrying capability, providing protected cover for embarked allies in contested areas.
GUN PORTS
Vehicle allows occupants to engage outside targets from within the confines (and safety) of the vehicle.
REMOTE WEAPON STATION (RWS)
Vehicle supports an unmanned weapons station controlled remotely from within the safety of the vehicle.
INHERENT VERSATILITY
Vehicle's proven running gear and overall makeup lends itself well to fulfill other battlefield roles by way of specialized designs.


23.0 ft
(7 meters)
Length
8.9 ft
(2.7 meters)
Width
6.1 ft
(1.85 meters)
Height
48,502 lb
(22,000 kg)
Weight
24.3 tons
(Medium-class)
Tonnage


1 x Daimler 6-cylinder inline, liquid-cooled turbocharged diesel engine developing 450 horsepower driving conventional 6x6 or 8x8 all-wheeled configuration.
Drive System
65 mph
(105 kph)
Road Speed
435 miles
(700 km)
Road Range


VARIABLE:

APC:
1 x 7.62mm General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) OR 1 x 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun (HMG).

IFV:
1 x 25mm autocannon in traversing turret.
1 x 7.62mm coaxial machine gun in turret.

GUN CARRIER:
1 x 105mm main gun in Cockerill turret.

MISSILE CARRIER:
TOW-2 or Spike LR Anti-Tank, Guided-Missile (ATGM) launchers.
AMMUNITION
Dependent upon armament fit.


Pander II - Base Series Name.
Pander II 8x8 - 8-wheeled variant.
Pander II 6x6 - 6-wheeled variant.
VBR Pandur II - Portuguese Army designation.
Pandur II 8x8 CZ - Czech Army variant.
Pandur II IC - Infantry Carrier; 1 x 12.7mm HMG; remote turret optional.
Pandur II COM - Command Vehicle.
Pandur II ARV - Armored Recovery Vehicle.
Pander II MEDEVAC - MEDical EVACuation vehicle.
Pandur II AT - Anti-Tank Missile (ATM) carrier.
Pander II IFV - Infantry Fighting Vehicle Form.
Pandur II SV - Signals Vehicle.
Pandur II SURV - Surveillance Vehicle.
KBV/KBVP - Czech Army form.
KOT - Czech Army form.
KOV Krpan - Proposed Slovenian Army variant to be produced locally; not selected.
Sabrah LT - Light Tank 8x8 wheeled form with Elbit systems integration.


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