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Pandur 2 Wheeled Armored Vehicle
6x6 APC
Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | Czech Republic, Indonesia (Cobra), Philippines (Sabrah) and Portugal |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 2001? |
| Manufactured by: | Excalibur Army (Previously Steyr-Daimler-Puch and then General Dynamics European Land Systems) |
| Crew: | Depending on Variant (APC: 2+10) |
| Armament: | Various weapons systems can be fitted depending on variant/mission; Range from 7.62mm Machine Gun to 105mm Cannon. Can also mount anti-tank guided missile systems. |
| Engine: | 6 Cylinder Turbo-Diesel |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The successor to the Pandur 1 Armored Wheeled Vehicle Series, the Pandur 2 has an improved hull, engine and transmission. The Pandur 2 is available with 6x6 and 8x8 drive trains and can be fielded in numerous variants/vehicles including Ambulance, Anti-Tank Guided Weapon Carrier, Armored Personnel Carrier, Cargo Carrier, Command, Driver Training, Fire Support, Forward Observer, Infantry Fighting Vehicle, NBC Detection and Reconnaissance. Although not normally amphibious, the Pandur 2 is also available in that configuration if required. A major production sub-variant of this vehicle is the Pandur 2 8x8 CZ (Czechia) Series. At present (2025), many Pandur 2 vehicles still serve in a multitude of countries. However, the Pandur EVO Series has succeeded it on the production line. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
Pandur 2 8x8 IFV Sales Brochure via General
Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Pandur 2 6x6 APC Photos | Rainer Tunkowitsch - Vienna, Austria |
Pandur 2 8x8 With 30mm Rafael Samson Mark 2 Turret Photos |
Tatra Defence Vehicles |
Pandur 2 8x8 With 30mm Steyr SP-30 Turret Photo |
GDELS |
Pandur 2 8x8 Medical Evacuation Vehicle Photos |
Tatra Defence Vehicles |
Pandur 2 8x8 Medical Evacuation Vehicle Sales Brochure |
GDELS |
Indonesian Cobra Fire Support Vehicle Photo |
GDELS |
Philippine Sabrah Light Tank Photo |
GDELS |
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NATO Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum |
| Portuguese Pandur 2 8x8 Infantry Carrier Vehicle Photos | NATO Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum |
| Portuguese Pandur 2 IFV 8x8 Photos | NATO Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum |
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U.S. Marine Corps |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Pandur 2 Wheeled Armored Vehicle Series Information & Photos | Army-Guide |
| Pandur 2 Wheeled Armored Vehicle Series Information & Photos | Army-Technology |
| Pandur 2 Wheeled Armored Vehicle Series Information & Photos | Elbit Systems |
| Pandur 2 Wheeled Armored Vehicle Series Information & Photos | Military Factory |
| Pandur 2 Wheeled Armored Vehicle Series Information & Photos | Tatra Defence Vehicle A.S. |
| Czech Pandur 2 8x8 CZ Wheeled Armored Vehicle Series Information & Photos | Czech Ministry of Defence & Armed Forces |
| Czech Pandur 2 8x8 CZ Wheeled Armored Vehicle Series Information & Photos | Republik Defence |
| Portuguese Pandur 2 8x8 VBR Information & Photos | Army-Recognition |
| Portuguese Pandur 2 8x8 VBR Information & Photos | Portuguese Army |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| Jane's Tank Recognition Guide (4th Edition) | Christopher F. Foss |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
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Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |