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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
    Portuguese Pandur 2 8x8 Command Post Vehicle Photos 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
  Portuguese Pandur 2 8x8 IFV Photo 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

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