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
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
AustriaActive 71/317
BelgiumActive 36/60
GabonActive ?
KuwaitActive 60
SloveniaActive 85
United States of AmericaActive ?
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
Gear
Weapon Stations
1



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
CzechiaActive 127/199
IndonesiaActive 28 Pindad Cobra 8x8
PortugalActive 188/260
Specifications
Notes
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
Gear
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles
SPIKE-LR2
Medium Caliber Cannons
Mk 441
Weapon Stations
RCWS-301



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
PhilippinesActive 10
Specifications
Notes
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
AustriaPlanned 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
Gear
Weapon Stations
1

News

Thursday, 9 May, 2024
Undisclosed European Customer Orders Crossbow 120mm Mortar Turret for Integration on Pandur 6x6 Armored Vehicles

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

Friday, 23 February, 2024
Austria Orders 36 Skyranger 30 Air Defense Systems Integrated onto Pandur II 6x6 Chassis

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

Tuesday, 20 February, 2024
Austrian Armed Forces Order 225 Additional Pandur 6x6 EVO Armored Vehicles

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

Tuesday, 26 January, 2021
Undisclosed Asia-Pacific Country Orders Sabrah Light Tanks

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

Wednesday, 18 May, 2011
Czech Republic Takes Delivery of MiniPOP Equipped RCWS-30 Weapon Station

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)

Sunday, 19 February, 2006
Czech Pandur II to Be Fitted with Rafael Weapon Stations

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

Thursday, 26 January, 2006
Czech Republic Selects Pandur II

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

Wednesday, 23 February, 2005
General Dynamics and Portugal Finalize Pandur II Agreement

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

Thursday, 9 December, 2004
Portugal Selects Pandur Armored Vehicle

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

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