The Puma Protection I Survivability I Effectiveness Puma – the ultimate Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The new and very actual challenges of the global political situation have considerable impacts on future military conflicts, which in turn significantly influence the equipment of the armed forces. While weapon sys- tems have so far been designed for dura- bility and effectiveness in confrontations with equal opponents, future-oriented weapon systems must meet more exten- sive military requirements and demand new technical solutions. The decision in favour of the new armoured infantry fight- ing vehicle of the has opened up a new chapter in the history of army technology. With the PUMA, the German Army will receive a top product of the Ger- man defence industry being optimal suited for all types of missions on all theatres of operation.

2 Puma – the ultimate Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The concept of the Puma Therefore the Puma offers with its inno- vative and forward-looking solutions The PUMA combines the contrary require- ments for high strategic and tactical optimum Protection against any type mobility on the one hand and maximum of threat for maximum Survivability of protection and maximum fire power on the entire crew the other in an optimum manner in one optimum armament for escalation and single high-performance weapon system, de-escalation in all types of missions capable to react adequate and flexible at for an excellent combat Effectiveness any time, at any location and at any level rapid, strategic, global deployability and of intensity. high tactical mobility network centric warfare capability sustainability under worldwide climatic conditions built in test equipment integrated training system and equip- ment

3 Performance capabilities

Maximum survivability of the crew under a large variety of different symmetric and asymmetric threats in conflicts of all intensity levels with the option for adequate escalation and de-escalation in rapid, global deployments within international operations under multinational command Protection Mobility

require maximum technical performance capabilities in terms of Fire power Command and control (C4I)

Protection Mobility The Puma incorporates what is current- The Puma is air-transportable by the ly the world’s best combined protection A400M aircraft and ready for deployment against mines, IEDs, shaped charges and within a short time after landing. Its spe- KE ammunition as well as NBC weapons. cific power-to-weight ratio (up to 25 kW/t), In addition an active softkill system against combined with the decoupled hydro- guided missiles will be integrated. State- pneumatic running gear provides the of-the-art optical and optronic vision equip- vehicle with unique, operational mobility ment allows early reconnaissance and comparable to a modern . quick reaction to threat situations.

Fire power Command and control (C4I) Its stabilised 30 mm automatic cannon Standardised interfaces support the inte- en­ables the Puma to engage targets on gration of all command and information the move with high precision and effective- systems into the PUMA as well as its ness. Its ammunition with time fuse tech- deployment in combined arms operations. nology enables the crew to fight against The integrated communications concept a variety of different threats. Due to the along with the revolutionary design of a Hunter-Killer functionality, similar to a main contiguous crew compartment ensures battle tank, it is possible to engage several optimum information and highest situ- different targets within an extremely short ational awareness of the entire crew. period of time.

4 Deployability

Global missions over long distances under worldwide conditions with long mission times with inadequate infrastructure

Reliability System training equipment place high demands on mission capability and require

Ergonomics Mission-optimised logistics

Reliability System training equipment The Puma is developed and built to With the system integrated training equip- acknowledged German and international ment the Puma crew can be trained on standards. Consistent high quality and the weapon system at any time and any maxi­mum reliability are guaranteed. Com- location, prac­tise with the weapon system ponent design redundancy and degraded and simulate missions. A wide range of modes ensure a high level of operational training aids are to ensure high level skills. readiness.

Ergonomics Mission-optimised logistics Numerous technical features of the Puma, The integrated built in test equipment such as simple operation, decoupled run- allows the crew to identify faults and to ning gear, air-conditioned interior and an initiate quick remedial action. This ensures innovative seating concept afford the crew maximum operational availability. Mission a high level of endurance in sustained Support Kits and also Through Life Sup- operations. port are to be provided by PUMA industry.

5 Innovation

Shorter technological innovation cycles without reducing the in-service life and changing operational doctrines

Modularity Flexibility

require innovative approaches in terms of

Viability for the Growth potential future

Modularity Flexibility The PUMA is modularised which ensures Modularity and use of standardised inter- flexible adaptation of the system to a faces (e.g. CAN-bus) enable an integration variety of different missions as well as of various kinds of government furnished an appropriate reaction to all threat sce- equipment. So the adaptation to new re­- narios. quirements is easily possible.

Viability for the future Growth potential Modularity and flexibility were basic ele- The contiguous crew compartment and ments of the development for PUMA. So wide range of the vehicle weight from 31.5 the integration of the latest generation of to 43 tons offer great flexibility regard- equipment for communication and battle­ ing future technologies and alternative or field management is a matter of course. additional equipment. This new concept Because of using state-of-the-art tech- makes the Puma an ideal platform for a nologies, the Puma is optimally prepared large number of further combat vehicles. to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

6 Performance Data Weight, level A (Air-transportable by A400M): 31.45 t Gross vehicle weight (GVW): 43.0 t Length – width – height: 7.6 m – 3.9 m – 3.6 m Ground clearance 0.45 m Step climb / Gap crossing 0.8 m / 2.5 m Fording depth 1.2 m without preparation Engine power: 800 kW Specific power-to-weight ratio: up to 25 kW/t Maximum speed (road), forward / reverse: 70 km / h / 30 km / h Crew: 9 (6+3) Chassis: decoupled running gear Turret: unmanned, remote-controlled Main armament: MK30-2 / ABM, cal. 30 mm Secondary armament: MG 4, cal. 5.56 mm Guided missile system: LR (EuroSpike) Main armament rounds 200 (capacity ready bin) + 200 (stowed rounds) Secondary armament rounds 1000 (capacity ready bin) + 1000 (stowed rounds)

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