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Puma (German infantry fighting vehicle)larger figure on 1 of 1
Sherpa Lightlarger figure on 0 of 1
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single sourceOfficial specification · puma; 7.4 m
Manufacturer claimConfiguration
| Specification | Puma (German infantry fighting vehicle) | Sherpa Light |
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| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle[source] | Light tactical vehicle[source] |
| Place of origin | Germany[source] | France[source] |
| In service | 2015–present[source] | 2006–present[source] |
| Used by | Bundeswehr[source] |
Schützenpanzer Puma · Length · Länge
Single sourceLength
Single source5,900 mm (232.3 in)[source]
Official specification · puma; 3.7 m
Manufacturer claimSchützenpanzer Puma · Width · Breite
Single sourceup-armoured
Single sourcewith base armour
Single source3.7 m (12 ft) with base armour 4.0 m (13 ft) up-armoured[source]
3.7 m[source]
4 m[source]Schützenpanzer Puma · Breite
Width
Single source2,200 mm (86.6 in)[source]
MTU Fried. MT 892 Ka-501 v10 11.1-litre (at 3,800 rpm), 2,200 N⋅m (1,623 ft⋅lb)
Single sourceOfficial specification · puma; 800 kW
Manufacturer claimMTU Fried. MT 892 Ka-501 v10 11.1-litre 1,088 PS (800 kW) (at 3,800 rpm), 2,200 N⋅m (1,623 ft⋅lb)[source]
800 kW[source]
1.088 PS[source]Schützenpanzer Puma · MotorleistungSource text · numeric interpretation needs review
Euro 3 or
Single sourceEuro 3 or 5 215 hp (160 kW)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
See Operators[source] |
| Designer | Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Rheinmetall Landsysteme[source] | Renault Truck Defense[source] |
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| Designed | 1995–2009[source] | 2006–present[source] |
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| Produced | 2009–present[source] | — |
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| No. built | 350 as of December 2022[source] | — |
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| Passengers | — |
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| Armor | AMAP modular composite armor composite armour[source] | CEN 1063 and STANAG 4569[source] |
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| Main armament | Autocanon MK 30-2/ABM ( 30 mm , 200 rounds ready to fire, 200 in storage)[source] | up to 12.7 mm (machine gun) and 40mm (grenade launcher)[source] |
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| Secondary armament | Base variant: HK MG4 ( 5.56×45mm NATO ) S1 variant: Spike LR (MELLS) ATGM Multishot grenade launcher for close-in defense[source] | — |
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| Power/weight | 18.6 kW/t[source] | — |
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| Transmission | Renk HSWL 256[source] | — |
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| Suspension | Horstman hydrostruts[source] | Rigid axles with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers on front and rear[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | 900 L (240 U.S. gal; 200 imp gal)[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Rheinmetall AG, KNDS Deutschland[source] | Renault Truck Defense (Former) Arquus (Current) Avibras (Brazil) MACK Defense (North America/Oceania) Pindad (Indonesia)[source] |
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| Reported occupants | 3+6[source]Schützenpanzer Puma · BesatzungSource text · numeric interpretation needs review | — |
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| Role | — | family of 4x4 tactical and light armoured vehicles[source] |
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| Source measurement | — | The Sherpa Light is a family of 4x4 tactical and light armoured vehicles developed by French company Renault Trucks Defense (RTD). Available in unarmoured or armoured variants (ballistic, mine and IED kits), the Scout is suited for tactical missions such as scouting, patrol, convoy escort and command and liaison. It is able to transport up to four or five soldiers or a total payload of up to four tonnes.[source]Sherpa Light · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Sherpa 2/3 was officially unveiled to the public at Eurosatory 2006 in Paris. with first production models made in 2007. In 2010, it changed the name from Sherpa 2 and 3 to Light.[source]Sherpa Light · History; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Sherpa 2 : Basic version with four seats and loading capacity of 2.5 cubic meters and 2 tons.[source]Sherpa Light · Variants / Pre-2010; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Sherpa 3 : Basic version with two seats, no armored cabin and loading capacity of 3.5 tons.[source]Sherpa Light · Variants / Pre-2010; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Sherpa 3 Grand Volume : Long chassis body with space for ten persons.[source]Sherpa Light · Variants / Pre-2010; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage APC : Three door version which can carry up to ten persons while having capability to have weapons mounted on top.[source]Sherpa Light · Variants / Post-2010; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Assault Ladder : Designed for counter-terrorist forces which have modular platform with hydraulic ramp and ladders up to 8.5 m.[source]Sherpa Light · Variants / Post-2010; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Scout : Four door vehicle designed for Reconnaissance, Patrol, Surveillance and Command Post with maximum of five persons. The windshield and doors can have ballistic windows. Sold through MACK Defense as the Sherpa Scout .[source]Sherpa Light · Variants / Post-2010; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Special Forces : Light attack vehicle with provisions to mount weapons on top while capable of mounting armored and mine protection kits. It can seat two persons in front, one at the rear for a gunner and another for one more person at the rear. Sold through MACK Defense as the Sherpa Special Forces . Poids Lourd Forces Spéciales or Special Forces Heavy Weight : Customized vehicle made on request based on French special forces requirements. Known to have a combat and logistics version. Can be outfitted with two radios and a self-recovery winch while having at least more seat for another person, having a seat capacity for 5 persons. Has a stronger engine at 265 hp. Sabre : A further developed variant of the SF vehicle, Arquus unveiled it to the public at the 2019 SOFINS exhibit. Similar to the PLFS, except that it can mount more radios/other C4ISR equipment when required.[source]Sherpa Light · Variants / Post-2010; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Station Wagon : Five door version of Scout designed for Reconnaissance, Patrol, Surveillance, Systems transport and Internal security with maximum of five persons.[source]Sherpa Light · Variants / Post-2010; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Mack Sherpa : American badged version of the Sherpa, first unveiled in 2014. Mack Sherpa Hawkeye 105mm : A Sherpa Carrier with a Mandus Group-mounted 105mm howitzer.[source]Sherpa Light · Variants / Foreign variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Avibras TUPI : Brazilian-made badged version unveiled in 2014. It was to be equipped with either an ARES Aeroespacial & Defesa REMAX remote-controlled weapon station or W&E Platt MR550 shielded ring mount armed with a 7.62×51mm or 12.7×99mm machine gun, or 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. The Tupi was made for the Brazilian Army's Light Wheeled Multi-Task Armored Vehicle (VBMT-LR) project.[source]Sherpa Light · Variants / Foreign variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |
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| Country of origin | — | France[source]Inventory Origin column; table 9, row 20, cell 3; revision 1375897637; retrieved 2026-10-02 France[source]Inventory Origin column; table 2, row 3, cell 3; revision 1374111735; retrieved 2026-10-01 France[source]Inventory Origin column; table 3, row 20, cell 3; revision 1377606979; retrieved 2026-10-02 |
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