AArmoured vehicles
Praga V3S
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AArmoured vehicles
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Praga V3Slarger figure on 2 of 2
Puma (Italian armoured fighting vehicle)larger figure on 0 of 2
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Measured figures
Length
Single source6.91 m (272 in)[source]
Length · source measurement 1
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Praga V3S | Puma (Italian armoured fighting vehicle) |
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| Crew | — | 2+4/2+2 passengers[source] |
| Manufacturer | Praga[source] | Iveco - Oto Melara[source] |
| Production | 1953–1964 (Praga) 1964–1988 (Avia) 1986–1990 (BAZ)[source] | — |
| Layout | 6×6[source] | — |
| Engine | 7.4L Tatra 912-1 I6 diesel[source] | — |
Length · source measurement 2
Single source5.07/4.76 m[source]
Mass · source measurement 1
Single sourceMass · source measurement 2
Single source8.2/7 t[source]
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single source110 km/h[source]
Operational; Operational range
Single source700 km (435 mi)[source]
IVECO 4-cylinder turbo-charged diesel
Single sourceIVECO 4-cylinder turbo-charged diesel 160 hp (118 kW )[source]
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| Transmission |
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4-step[source] |
5-speed automatic 6×6/4×4[source] |
| Curb weight | 5,470–8,650 kg (12,059–19,070 lb)[source] | — |
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| Country of origin | Czechoslovakia[source]Inventory Origin column; table 5, row 11, cell 3; revision 1375987027; retrieved 2026-09-30 | Italy[source]Inventory Origin column; table 10, row 4, cell 3; revision 1375013163; retrieved 2026-10-02 |
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| Type | — | Armoured personnel carrier / scout car[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | Italy[source] |
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| In service | — | 2001–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | Operators[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1988[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2001–2004[source] |
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| No. built | — | 250 6×6 and 330 4×4[source] |
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| Main armament | — | 7.62mm , 12.7mm MG or Remote Weapon System[source] |
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| Secondary armament | — | Smoke-grenade launchers[source] |
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| Power/weight | — | 22.8 (4×4) hp/tonne[source] |
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| Former operator · Italy | — | Italy[source] |
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| Source measurement | — | The 4x4 variant carries 3 troop members plus the driver, the 6×6 variant carries 6 troops plus driver.[source]Puma (Italian armoured fighting vehicle) · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The 4×4 variant carries two soldiers in addition to the driver and gunner, and is used in pairs for battlefield reconnaissance. The 6X6 version carries four soldiers plus driver and gunner, and together with another Puma 6×6 can carry an Italian infantry squad of eight men. In 2007 the Italian Army ordered 19 Hitrole 12.7mm machine gun remote controlled turrets from Oto Melara and is planning to add extra armor to the vehicle.[source]Puma (Italian armoured fighting vehicle) · History; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |
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