Dingo
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : August 2000
Total Production : 1,399
The Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Dingo is a family of 4x4 (and 6x6) all-protected, high mobility, armored vehicles suitable for peacekeeping operations. The basic model features a seating capacity for an eight-man crew. Its armored hull can withstand small arms fire, anti-tank and anti-personnel mine detonations, artillery fragments and NBC agents threats. It is based on a high cross-country mobility DaimlerChrysler UNIMOG U 5000 chassis and is powered by a 237-hp diesel engine allowing for a top speed of 120 kph. The Dingo tactical vehicles can be deployed by C-130, C-160 and A400M tactical transport aircraft. More than 15 variants have been developed so far including patrol and reconnaissance versions, mobile command posts, ambulance and NBC-reconnaissance versions. The Dingo tactical vehicle family has been successfully fielded in peacekeeping missions in Afghanistan providing a high level of protection always saving the lives of the crew members.
Model | Status | Year | Produced |
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Dingo 2 | Active | 2005 | 1,399 |
Dingo 2 Recovery Vehicle | Active | 2010 | ? |
Dingo 2 Heavy Duty | Cancelled | 2011 | ? |
Dingo 2
Group : Tactical Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : Dingo 1, Dingo 2 GE (2011 standard), Dingo 2 GFF, Dingo 2 GSI (upgraded version introduced in 2010)
Origin : Germany
Contractor : Krauss-Maffei Wegmann
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2005
Total Production : 1,399
Unitary Cost : USD $1.0 million
The Dingo 1 was first fielded in 2000 and subsequently deployed in peacekeeping missions by the German Army. Dingo 2 is an improved variant of Dingo 1 featuring many upgrades compared with its predecessor and essentially increased crew protection. The first Dingo 2 vehicle was handed over to the Austrian Army on 9 May 2005. The German Army took delivery of its first Dingo 2 on 17 November 2005.
In addition to Dingo 1 and Dingo 2, the German Defense Procurement Agency (BWB) signed a contract with Krauss-Maffei Wegmann for a new Dingo variant demonstrator to serve as protected command and mission carrier vehicle in late 2005. The new Dingo would provide seating capacity for a crew of nine-man utilizing an extended group compartment to be tested with mission-specific equipment beginning in early 2006. Focusing on modularity and maximum protection the new vehicle, called Dingo 2 GFF, eventually would convert into the replacement for German Army's M113 armored personnel carriers with a potential requirement for 1,000 to 1,500 vehicles.
So far, Germany has ordered 155 Dingo 1 vehicles with deliveries started in 2000 plus an order covering 55 Dingo 2 all-protected vehicles. Austria ordered 20 Dingo 2 vehicles intended for ambulance and NBC reconnaissance missions. Belgium is the largest Dingo 2 operator so far with 220 Dingo 2 plus 132 additional vehicles on order. Belgium Dingo 2 were expected to serve as a mobile command post, ambulance and radar command and control vehicle. On 28 June 2006, the German Parliament gave the Bundeswehr the go ahead for a further procurement of 149 Dingo 2 all-protected vehicles under a 109 million Euro contract.
Operators
Country | Status | State | Notes |
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![]() | Active | 17/20 | |
![]() | Active | 220 | |
![]() | Active | 4 | |
![]() | Active | 1,000/1,087 | Dingo 1 (155) , Dingo 2 (299), Dingo 2 GSI mobile workshop vehicles (44) and Dingo 2 GE (39). Another batch of Dingo 2 ordered in December 2023 (50) |
![]() | Active | 48 | Dingo 2 |
![]() | Active | 10/20 | Norwegian Army order for 20 Dingo 2 vehicles announced in October 2010 |
![]() | Active | 831 | Transferred from Germany (50) in September 2022; Norway August 2023. Germany September 2023 (200). Germany (35) October 2023. Germany (24) January 2024. Germany August 2024 (400). February 2025 (56) from Germany. Germany (66) in April 2025. |
Specifications
Notes | ||
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Crew | 8 | |
Wheel Drive | 4 | |
Wheels | 4 | |
Dimensions | ||
Height | 2.4 meter | |
Length | 5.4 meter | |
Width | 2.3 meter | |
Mass | ||
Max Weight | 8,800 kilogram | |
Payload | 1,400 kilogram | |
Performance | ||
Max Range | 700 kilometer | |
Power | ||
Power | 237 shp | |
Speed | ||
Top Speed | 33.4 mps |
Dingo 2 Recovery Vehicle
Group : Recovery & Repair Vehicles
Status : Active
Origin : Germany
Contractor : Krauss-Maffei Wegmann
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2010
Total Production : ?
The Dingo 2 Recovery Vehicle is a 6x6 variant of Dingo 2 4x4 all protected vehicle first unveiled at the Eurosatory exhibition in June 2010. The new Dingo variant combines high performance capability with speed having a hydraulic 10-ton recovery winch for towing operations. The new vehicle weighs 17.5 tons and can therefore be transported by air without problems. Like all of the DINGO 2 vehicles that are already in the field, the 3-man crew can rely on the high level of protection that is provided and also keep a close eye on the situation using the extended rear-view camera system. For self-defense purposes, the Dingo 2 Recovery Vehicle can be equipped with the FLW 100 remote-controlled light weapon station.
Specifications
Notes | ||
---|---|---|
Crew | 3 | |
Wheel Drive | 6 | |
Wheels | 6 | |
Mass | ||
Max Weight | 17.5 ton | |
Towed Load | 10 ton |
Gear
Weapon Stations | ||
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FLW 100 | 1 |
Dingo 2 Heavy Duty
Group : Tactical Vehicles
Status : Cancelled
Also Known As : Dingo 2 HD
Origin : Germany
Contractor : Krauss-Maffei Wegmann
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : September 2011
Total Production : ?
The Dingo 2 Heavy Duty, also known as Dingo HD, is a new variant offering much higher payload of up to three tons while keeping the same external dimensions of Dingo 2 4x4 tactical vehicle. The large payload allows a battle load capacity for patrols of several days duration. Besides, the HD version is powered by a more powerful 6-cylinder diesel engine developing 225-kW with fully automatic transmission and the gross vehicle weight has increased to 14.5 tons. The vehicle can be deployed under extreme climatic conditions with a protective ventilation system. The FLW 100 and FLW 200 remotely-controlled, roof-mounted weapon stations are available for self-defense purposes allowing to shoot on the move. Krauss-Maffei Wegmann unveiled the Dingo HD in September 2011. Beginning in 2016 the Dingo 2 HD will be delivered in Command Post, Tactical Radar Ground Surveillance (TRGS) and Ambulance variants.
Specifications
Notes | ||
---|---|---|
Crew | 8 | |
Wheel Drive | 4 | |
Wheels | 4 | |
Dimensions | ||
Height | 2.4 meter | |
Length | 5.4 meter | |
Width | 2.3 meter | |
Mass | ||
Max Weight | 14,500 kilogram | |
Payload | 3,000 kilogram | |
Power | ||
Power | 225 kW |
Gear
Weapon Stations | ||
---|---|---|
FLW 100 | 1 | |
FLW 200 | 1 |
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Photo Gallery
June 2013

German Dingo 2 all protected vehicles
June 2012

Dingo 2 Heavy Duty
June 2010

Dingo all protected vehicle
Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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