As a consequent evolution of the DINGO 1, which has been in use since 2001, the DINGO 2 is the safest and best-protected wheeled vehicle in its class. Several international users rely on its optimal balance of protection, mobility and payload. Both DINGO models demonstrated their outstanding performance on extremely difficult terrains and under extreme climatic conditions during operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina (SFOR), Macedonia (TFF), Kosovo (KFOR), Lebanon (UNIFIL), Chad (now MINURCAT) and last but not least in Afghanistan (ISAF). Both the ease of air transfer and the high tactical mobility of the DINGO are significant advantages for these deployments.

The main focus in the development and continuous improvement of the DINGO 2 lies in protecting the crew. Thanks to its modular structure, the DINGO squares up to the operational reality of constantly growing and changing threats.

The innovative design of the crew safety cell makes the v-shaped floor, which is common to most conventional mine-protected armoured vehicles, obsolete. KMW guarantees direct crew protection from blasts and ballistic threats through this safety cell. A mine-proof seat system prevents the transfer of explosion energy to crew members. The protection-optimised retaining concept for equipment and personal effects also protects the occupants from the secondary effects of mines and IED blasts.

The secrets to the success of the DINGO 2 are its first-class protection and mobility characteristics and its variable equipment concept, which allows specific equipping for current as well as future mission profiles. Just like the broad range of equipment options, the protection cell can also be adapted to suit the needs of the customer. The patrol vehicle cell is offered in various designs for up to 8 occupants, while the large volume cell features doors to the sides and rear and can accommodate a variety of equipment such as a command post, NBC reconnaissance or ambulance.

The modular flexibility of the DINGO 2 also allows the development of additional variants for special mission requirements.

For instance, the DINGO 2 ground surveillance vehicle (BÜR) combines a high-performance radar system with the protection and mobility characteristics of the vehicle family. The DINGO 2 Pickup is a heavily-protected, highly mobile logistics vehicle with a payload of up to three tons.

The DINGO 2 is also an ideal platform for civilian security and humanitarian support teams that are deployed for operations in high-threat regions. The DINGO 2 Police is being successfully deployed by its first customer.

More than 800 high-performance all-protected transport vehicles are under contract with 5 different nations. The tactical spectrum of the DINGO 2 family includes:

• Patrol and security missions
• Armoured ambulance
• Reconnaissance missions
• Surveillance and support missions
• Transport operations
• Deployment and evacuation support
• Combat damage repair
• NBC detection missions

KMW hat den Brückenlegepanzer LEGUAN auf Basis der Kampfpanzer LEOPAR D 1 oder LEOPAR D 2 bereits für die norwegischen, griechischen, belgischen und finnischen Streitkräfte realisiert. Das Verlegesystem kann jedoch auch auf andere gebrauchte oder neue Fahrgestelle von Kampfpanzern aufgebaut werden. So ist es zum Beispiel auch auf Fahrgestellen des polnischen PT91, des U.S.-amerikanischen M1 „Wolverine“ und dem M47/M60 in Spanien im Einsatz. Die Brücke lässt sich auch von Radfahrzeugen wie zum Beispiel dem 8x8 der MAN und dem 10x10 Fahrzeug...