Czech Army: ATF Dingo 2
The carrier vehicle Dingo 2 all-protected APCV VPA.
Dingo 2 is a CPSA or any protected PVA carrier vehicle manufactured by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann KMW Germany-based The vehicle has a first-class protection, high tactical mobility, specific variants of the mission and a wide range of options equipment offers the best protective equipment available in its class for international missions the vehicle can accommodate a crew of eight.
Dingo 2 was introduced in 2003 a demonstrator Three vehicles were developed from two vehicles LWB Long Wheelbase 3 85m and with a short wheelbase 3 25m SWB LWB Development of vehicles was financed by Germany and development SWP for wAS presentations financed by KMW both vehicles sustained LWB tests between November 2003 and May 2004 After six months of testing, the vehicle has been accepted for entry into service in 2004 the car finally entered service in late 2004.
The APV has been tested in various missions abroad in countries such as Bosnia, Afghanistan, Kosovo and Lebanon In November 2010, the vehicle is used in Germany, Belgium, Austria, Luxembourg, Norway and the Czech Republic in Germany, the federal Office of Defense technology and procurement BWB is the branch of government that deals with vehicle controls.
The Dingo APV is named after the Australian native dog, the dingo vehicles long and short wheel base have payload capacity of 3 and 4t 5t respectively.
Dingo 2 is an improved version of Goofy 1, developed by KMW a VPA that has been used since 2001 Improvements include a different chassis and increased payload among others.
Dingo 2 protection has first-class, high tactical mobility, specific variants of the mission and a broad range of equipment options.
Dingo 2 was developed with a modular design and comes with a 4 4 Configuration The focus when developing Dingo 2 has been on the protection of the crew The resulting modular structure of the vehicle helped him get up to operational realities increasingly constant and evolving threats the vehicle armor steel alloy.
Dingo 2 comprises a frame Unimog 5000, which is produced by Daimler AG formerly DaimlerChrysler.
The vehicle offers a full NBC collective protection, air conditioning and GPS navigation Other available systems include integrated backup camera, ABS anti-lock brakes, radio and internal communications systems.
In early 2004, BWB has ordered the first batch of 52 Dingo 2 VPB for delivery at the end of 2004 In September 2004, Austria has placed an order for 20 vehicles for delivery from late 2004 to 2005 In 2005, Belgium has ordered 220 Dingo 2 vehicles, with an option for another 132 units a vehicle was delivered in late 2005 and the remaining units are scheduled for delivery between 2006 and 2011.
BWB has ordered another 149 Dingo 2 vehicles in 2006, a contract worth 109m Of the 149 units, 15 were delivered in 2006 and the remainder in 2007. The Czech Republic has ordered four Dingo 2 units in 2007 Luxembourg ordered 48 vehicles in 2008 in July 2008, the German army placed an order for 54 vehicles, with an option for another 44 units.
BWB has placed an order in March 2010 to 41 Dingo 2 vehicles In April 2010, BWB ordered 44 DINGO 2 GSI mobile workshop vehicles KMW vehicles were delivered to the German army at the end of 2010 these vehicles are deployed in Afghanistan.
In October 2010, the Norwegian Army ordered 20 Dingo 2 vehicles for troops operating in the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan The top ten vehicles were delivered in November 2010, while the others were released in February 2011.
In April 2011, BWB has placed an order for the assembly and delivery of 39 DINGO 2 GE variants Deliveries are expected to conclude in November 2011.
A total of 240 Dingo 2 vehicles will be delivered to the German Army in 2011 KMW has orders for more than 800 Dingo 2 vehicles from five different nations.
Dingo 2 operators include Austria 20, Belgium 220 and Germany 132 options a total of 593 vehicles planned before 2013, Czech Republic 19, Norway 20, ten-order and Luxembourg 48.
The battle damage repair vehicle DINGO 2 GSI has a payload up to 2t and is used for logistics and deployments variant of the mobile workshop offers a cabin space for three and integrated storage system the vehicle is also equipped with its own generator for generating electricity.
Dingo 2 is protected against the small arms and bursts of artillery shells.
The ground surveillance vehicle Dingo 2 BÜR has a radar system with the same features of safety and mobility than its parent pickup Dingo 2 is a variant of the mobile logistics is highly protected and has a 3t maximum useful load.
The ambulance and emergency vehicle Dingo 2 is used for the treatment and transportation of contaminated staff It has state of emergency art equipment and ergonomic accommodations for three to four people.
Dingo 2 NBC reconnaissance vehicle is a variation used to detect nuclear and chemical warfare agents It has state of the art sensors and equipment for recognition.
A Dingo 2 variant for use in civilian roles and support is also available and can be deployed in high-risk regions Other variants include the police vehicle Dingo 2.
The stations FLW 100 light weapons, small arms of a remotely controlled station is mounted on the Dingo 2 The main armament of the weapon station turret machine gun MG3 Rheinmetall Instead of the 7 62mm MG, a 7mm 12 MG or a HK GMG automatic grenade launcher can be installed in the arming station is remotely controlled by the operator from inside the vehicle.
The gyro stabilization of the weapon system provides the accuracy and greater control, even while driving quickly through difficult terrain.
Dingo 2 is protected against small arms and artillery shrapnel protection against anti-personnel and anti-tank Mine is also provided The vehicle has a seating system undermines the evidence which prevents the transfer of energy explosion crew Moreover, the vehicle provides protection against improvised explosive devices and improvised explosive devices against nuclear warfare agents, biological and chemical NBC.
Dingo APVC 2 is powered by a single Daimler-Benz Mercedes Euro 3 diesel liquid cooling six-cylinder engine power is 163kW.
Dingo 2 is an improved version of Goofy 1 developed by APV KMW and in force since 2001.
Dingo 2 can reach a maximum speed of 90 km h and has a speed range of more than 1000 km The vehicle may be air transported and deployed by various aircraft whose C-160, C-130 Hercules and Airbus A400M The vehicle can produce exceptional performance even in extremely difficult terrain and extreme weather conditions, high tactical mobility and ease of transfer of the vehicle are the reasons for its deployment in several countries.
The prime contractor for the manufacture of vehicle Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Subcontractors are Daimler AG and European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co. EADS NV.
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