Pandur II
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1996
Total Production : 1,007
Pandur II is a wheel-drive family of medium armored combat vehicles composed of mission specific variants that provide different functionalities. Steyr-Daimler-Puch Spezialfahrzeug GmbH of Austria designed, developed and manufactures the Pandur II family of combat vehicles which entered service in 1996. Steyr company based in Vienna, Austria, was acquired by General Dynamics in the early 2000s turning into a part of General Dynamics European Land Combat Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics.
These amphibious vehicles have been optimized for superior survivability and mobility, and rapid deployment and maintenance. Moreover, weighing up to 20 tons Pandur II combat vehicles meet demanding force protection requirements on peacekeeping missions using a cost-effective, versatile, high-performance transportation system. To date, Pandur II have been ordered by Austria, Belgium, Kuwait, Slovenia, United States of America (US Army) and Portugal.
Elements common to Pandur II vehicles include two steered axle, an independent suspension system, and run flat tires for advanced mobility, a high level of embedded armor protection, spall liners for the crew compartments, and drivetrain and steering linkages within the hull for superior survivability. Fast and Easy maintenance can be done through a computer-based interactive maintenance and repair diagnostic system. The power plant can be removed and replaced by another unit in approximately 30 minutes.
Model | Status | Year | Produced |
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Pandur II 6x6 | Active | 1996 | 474 |
Pandur II 8x8 | Active | 2006 | 487 |
Pandur Sabrah | Active | 2023 | 10 |
Pandur 6x6 Skyranger | Under Development | 2026 | 36 |
Pandur II 6x6
Group : Wheeled Armored Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : Pandur 6x6 EVO
Origin : Austria
Contractor : General Dynamics
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1996
Total Production : 474
Unitary Cost : EUR 5.3 million
The Pandur II 6x6 is a six-wheel drive, armored multi-purpose military vehicle that delivers top performance in all terrain or in any body of water. Its low silhouette and high armor protection guarantees maximum protection for the crew. It can be equipped with a wide range of cannons and guns of up to 90mm caliber. Pandur II 6x6 shares 90% parts commonality compared to 8x8 variant. Currently, Pandur II is in service with the armies of Austria, Belgium, Kuwait, Slovenia and the United States of America.
Operators
Country | Status | State | Notes |
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![]() | Active | 71/317 | |
![]() | Active | 36/60 | |
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Specifications
Notes | ||
---|---|---|
Crew | 2 | |
Troops | 10 | |
Wheel Drive | 6 | |
Wheels | 6 | |
Dimensions | ||
Height | 2.1 meter | |
Length | 6.6 meter | |
Main Gun Caliber | 90 millimeter | |
Width | 2.7 meter | |
Mass | ||
Combat Weight | 15,500 kilogram | |
Empty Weight | 12,000 kilogram | |
Payload | 3,500 kilogram | |
Performance | ||
Max Range | 600 kilometer | |
Power | ||
Power | 405 shp | |
Speed | ||
Top Speed | 105 kph |
Pandur II 8x8
Group : Wheeled Armored Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : KBVP (Czech Republic), Pindad Cobra 8x8, Radpanzer 8x8
Origin : Austria
Contractor : General Dynamics
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2006
Total Production : 487
The Pandur II 8x8 is an eight-wheel drive, armored multi-purpose military vehicle that delivers top performance in all terrain or in any body of water. The vehicle can be configured for a wide range of missions from Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) to Fire Support Vehicle. It can be equipped with a wide range of cannons and guns of up to 105mm caliber. Pandur II 8x8 shares 90% parts commonality compared to 6x6 variant.
Pandur II 8x8 armored combat vehicle was selected by the Portuguese Ministry of Defense in early December 2004. These armored vehicles will be used by the Army and Navy of Portugal. The procurement contract for 260 Pandur II 8x8 vehicles was valued at €344 million and deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2006. In February 2005, General Dynamics and the government of Portugal reached a final agreement valued at €365 million. Deliveries were planned from September 2006 through December 2009.
On 26 January 2006 Czech Republic selected Pandur II 8x8 combat vehicle for its OT-64 replacement requirement. This decision was established with an order worth 23.6 billion Koruna ($1 billion) for 199 vehicles more 35 options to be produced in Austria and the Czech Republic. Deliveries were expected to run from 2007 through 2012.
Operators
Country | Status | State | Notes |
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![]() | Active | 127/199 | |
![]() | Active | 28 | Pindad Cobra 8x8 |
![]() | Active | 188/260 |
Specifications
Notes | ||
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Crew | 2 | |
Troops | 12 | |
Wheel Drive | 8 | |
Wheels | 8 | |
Dimensions | ||
Height | 2.1 meter | |
Length | 7.5 meter | |
Main Gun Caliber | 30 millimeter | |
Width | 2.7 meter | |
Mass | ||
Combat Weight | 22,000 kilogram | |
Empty Weight | 13,500 kilogram | |
Payload | 8,500 kilogram | |
Performance | ||
Max Range | 700 kilometer | |
Power | ||
Power | 455 shp | |
Speed | ||
Top Speed | 105 kph |
Pandur Sabrah
Group : Main Battle Tanks
Status : Active
Origin : Czechia,
Israel
Contractors : Elbit Systems, Excalibur Army
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2023
Total Production : 10
The Pandur Sabrah is a high mobility light tank developed on the wheeled chassis of the Excalibur Army Pandur II 8x8 armored vehicle and an Elbit Systems 105mm turret. The Pandur Sabrah light tank was first ordered by an undisclosed Asia-Pacific country in January 2021. The country was Phillippines with 10 vehicles delivered in 2023.
Operators
Country | Status | State | Notes |
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![]() | Active | 10 |
Specifications
Notes | ||
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Crew | 4 | |
Wheel Drive | 8 | |
Wheels | 8 | |
Dimensions | ||
Height | 2.1 meter | |
Length | 7.5 meter | |
Main Gun Caliber | 105 millimeter | |
Width | 2.7 meter | |
Mass | ||
Combat Weight | 22,000 kilogram | |
Empty Weight | 13,500 kilogram | |
Payload | 8,500 kilogram | |
Performance | ||
Max Range | 700 kilometer | |
Power | ||
Power | 455 shp | |
Speed | ||
Top Speed | 105 kph |
Pandur 6x6 Skyranger
Group : Local Air Defenses
Status : Under Development
Origin : Austria
Contractors : General Dynamics European Land Systems, Rheinmetall Defence
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2026
Total Production : 36
The Pandur 6x6 Skyranger is a mobile air defense version mounted on the Patria 6x6 EVO armored chassis along the Skyranger 30 weapon station. Austria became the launch operator for this Pandur variant with 36 vehicles ordered with deliveries starting in 2026.
Operators
Country | Status | State | Notes |
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![]() | Planned | 36 |
Specifications
Notes | ||
---|---|---|
Crew | 5 | |
Wheel Drive | 6 | |
Wheels | 6 | |
Dimensions | ||
Height | 2.1 meter | |
Length | 6.6 meter | |
Main Gun Caliber | 30 millimeter | |
Width | 2.7 meter | |
Mass | ||
Combat Weight | 15,500 kilogram | |
Empty Weight | 12,000 kilogram | |
Payload | 3,500 kilogram | |
Performance | ||
Max Range | 600 kilometer | |
Power | ||
Power | 405 shp | |
Rate | ||
Max Rate of Fire | 1,000 roundperminute | |
Speed | ||
Top Speed | 105 kph |
News

Haifa, Israel, 8 May, 2024 – Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT) Elbit Systems announced today that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $53 million

Austria procuring 36 Skyranger 30 air defence systems on Pandur EVO 6x6 vehicles from GDELS Serial production order a market breakthrough for Skyranger 30 Delivery

VIENNA, Austria -- General Dynamics European Land Systems - Steyr (GDELS) announced that it has been awarded a contract to deliver an additional 225 PANDUR 6x6 EVO wheeled

Haifa, Israel, January 26, 2021 – Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT and TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems” or “the Company”) announced today that it was awarded a contract valued
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has announced that it has delivered the new MiniPOP lightweight EO/IR sights for Rafael's Samson 30 RCWS (Remote Controlled Weapons Station)
The Czech Republic government has selected Steyr- Daimler-Puch Spezialfahrzeug GmbH of Austria (a part of General Dynamics European Land Combat Systems) as main supplier
The government of the Czech Republic has selected Vienna-based Steyr-Daimler-Puch Spezialfahrzeug GmbH, a part of General Dynamics European Land Combat Systems, to supply
General Dynamics European Land Combat Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, and the government of Portugal have completed negotiations on the Pandur II 8x8 armored
The Government of Portugal has entered negotiations with General Dynamics European Land Combat Systems to achieve a production agreement for up to 260 Pandur II 8x8 armored
Photo Gallery
January 2021

Pandur Sabrah light tank
June 2008

Belgian Army's Pandur Recce
November 2006

Pandur II 8x8
Notes
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Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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