ATF Dingo | |
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| Country | Germany |
| Role | Infantry mobility vehicle |
| In service | 2000 – Present |
| Built | Unknow |
The ATF Dingo is a German heavily armored military MRAP infantry mobility vehicle based on a Unimog chassis with a V-hull design, produced by the company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW). The first prototype of the Dingo 1 was completed in 1995 and the first production Dingo 1 entered service in 2000 with the German Army. It is designed to withstand land mines, rifle fire, artillery fragments and NBC-threats. ATF stands for Allschutz-Transport-Fahrzeug, meaning all-protected transport vehicle in German. It is named after the Australian native dog, the dingo. The Dingo 2 entered service in late 2004 after undergoing trials from November 2003-May 2004. Currently KMW is developing the Dingo 2 GFF for the German Army with increased internal volume. Textron signed an exclusive deal to produce and market KMW’s Dingo in the United States. However, Textron chose its own more expensive and heavier M1117 Armored Security Vehicle for the MRAP competition, which did not receive a contract.
Source: ATF Dingo on Wikipedia
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General Characteristics
The ATF Dingo 2 is a German Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Infantry Mobility Vehicle, succeeding the Dingo 1. It is built on a Mercedes-Benz Unimog chassis and is highly valued for its exceptional protection against mines, IEDs, and ballistic threats.
| Property | Value (Typical Dingo 2 Variant) |
|---|---|
| Role | Armored Personnel Carrier, Patrol, Reconnaissance |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) / KNDS |
| Introduced (Dingo 2) | 2004 |
| Crew Capacity | Up to 1 + 5 (6 occupants) or 1 + 6 (7 occupants) depending on variant. |
| Curb Weight | Approx. 10,000 kg (10 tonnes) |
| Maximum Speed | 90–100 km/h (56–62 mph) |
Protection and Armament
- Protection: Features a V-shaped floor (mine deflector) and an armored safety cell. Provides protection against mines, IEDs, rifle fire, artillery fragments, and NBC threats.
- Armor Material: Utilizes modular, composite armor systems like MEXAS for scalable ballistic protection (up to STANAG 4569 Level III or higher).
- Armament: Typically equipped with a Remote Weapon Station (RWS), such as the KMW FLW 100 or FLW 200, operated from inside the cabin.
- Weapon Options: Can be armed with a 7.62 mm MG3 machine gun, a 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun, or a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher (HK GMG).
- Chassis Base: Mercedes-Benz Unimog U5000 4×4 truck chassis, providing excellent off-road capability.
Mobility and Powerplant
- Engine: Mercedes-Benz OM 924 LA 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine.
- Power Output: Approx. 160 kW to 184 kW (215 hp to 250 hp) depending on the variant.
- Transmission: Automatic shifting transmission with manual option.
- Operational Range: 900–1,000 km (560–620 miles).
- Key Feature: Includes a central tyre-pressure regulation system and run-flat tires for continuous mobility.
- Air Transport: Fully air transportable by aircraft such as the C-160 Transall, C-130 Hercules, and Airbus A400M.
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