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PUMA - THE MOST MODERN SYSTEM OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD

The PUMA infantry fighting vehicle sets new international standards in technology and design. Under the umbrella of Projekt System und Management GmbH (PSM) headquartered in Kassel, KMW is developing this ambitious future program together with the company Rheinmetall Landsysteme. In 2009, the PUMA will replace the MARDER which has been used by the German army for 30 years. Its level of protection, deployability and usefulness in networked operations are internationally unique.

High flexibility from a two-level protective system

The PUMA offers its occupants maximum protection during use. The corresponding system is built on two levels. In its air-transportable configuration (which includes maximum mine protection), the PUMA can be moved by the new Airbus A400M military transporter. Thanks to its modular construction, it can be quickly equipped to the combat level of protection in the field. The cohesive interior of the PUMA takes into account the great needs of troops for command, communications, protection and ergonomics. These and other features are an expression of the PUMA's internationally unique vehicle design.

 Spezifications
 Total  weight
 43 t
 Weight at protection level A
 31,45 t
 Weight at protection level C
 40,7 t
 Crew
 9 (6+3)
 Maximum speed
 70 km/h
 Length at protection level C
 7,33 m
 Width at protection level C
 3,71 m
 Height at protection level C
 3,05 m
 Main weapon
 30 mm (MK 30-2/ABM)
 Performance
 up to 25 kW/t