KNDS develops and manufactures the PUMA infantry fighting vehicle together with Rheinmetall under the umbrella of PSM Projekt System & Management GmbH based in Kassel.
PUMA performance characteristics
Cutting-edge technologies combined in a single product
State-of-the-art chassis
Decoupled from the hull of the vehicle, the running gear supports serve as fuel tanks, thus setting new standards for crew safety and ensuring vibration-reduced travel.
Power pack
In spite of its high performance of 800 kW, the PUMA’s power pack is light and compact.
Highly protected
The sophisticated modular protection concept with reactive armour offers the maximum possible protection for the crew.
Maximum hit probability
With its 30mm automatic cannon and programmable ammunition, the PUMA can react appropriately to a wide variety of threats.
Active protection
The MUSS soft kill system detects approaching missiles and destroys their steering sensors.
Added effectiveness
The PUMA can engage medium and heavily armoured vehicles at long ranges with its MELLS multi-role light guided missile system.
Facts about the PUMA IFV
The PUMA provides its crew with highly effective modular protection from mines, antitank weapon fire and improvised explosive devices of a level unsurpassed by any comparable vehicle – thus guaranteeing maximum mission survivability. Its air transportability combined with exceptional agility on rough terrain and future-oriented expandability make it the optimal land weapon system in international conflict management. The PUMA also sets standards in terms of strategic and tactical mobility. Its combat capabilities and firepower are unsurpassed.
The PUMA even maintains its command capability in networked operations under extreme climatic conditions and inadequate infrastructure. This is enabled by the provision of interfaces for the command and information system, ally/enemy target acquisition and Infantryman of the Future (IdZ) system.
Further information
Equipment features of the PUMA IFV
- Crewless, remote-operable turret with 30mm automatic cannon, coaxial secondary armament and MELLS weapon system
- Hunter-killer functionality
- Integrated IdZ system
- Heavily protected crew compartment for 3 + 6 soldiers
- Air-transportable in A-400m (protection level A)
Cutting-edge technologies consolidated in the most advanced infantry fighting vehicle in the world
The PUMA offers state-of-the-art interfaces and digital communications capabilities
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| Length | 7.4 m |
| Width | 3.7 m |
| Height (turret roof) | 3.1 m |
| Weight (class A/C) | 31.4 t / 43 t |
| Power | 800 kW |
| Speed | 70 km/h |
| Crew | 9 (6+3) |
| Armaments | 30 mm (MK 30-2/ABM) / coaxial MG 4 / guided missile |
The PUMA optimally combines the requirements for high strategic and tactical mobility as well as maximum protection and firepower in a powerful weapon system: with the aim of being able to react appropriately and flexibly at any time, in any place and at any intensity.
The PUMA IFV in pictures
The PUMA in various mission scenarios.
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