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- Vector 8V Engine — 525 kW (most powerful in its range)
- Superior strategic & tactical mobility (>105 km/h)
- Top-level ballistic and anti-mine protection
- 120mm L/45 Main Weapon System offering the same firepower and ballistic performance of a MBT
- Automatic loading system
- Day/night sighting capability and III gen. sights
- Fully digital CAN BUS
- Fully hardened against CBRN threats
- Integrated fire control system
- Fully integrated in the digital network
REDEFINING EXCELLENCE
The Centauro II features improved mobility, offering unmatched speed and acceleration. Powered by a new-generation engine with 700+ hp, it includes an upgraded transmission system and braking system, and control electronics. Its low nominal ground pressure, CTIS, run-flat tyres, and enhanced suspension system ensure top-level manoeuvrability on all terrains.
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KNOW-HOW
Protection is significantly upgraded with a improved hull and turret design as well as an enhanced protection system, tested to withstand mines, IEDs, and advanced munitions.
The 120mm L/45 mm main weapon system offers the same firepower and ballistic performance as most modern Main Battle Tanks. IOn the turret, as an alternative to the external pintle-mounted anti-aircraft machine gun, a HITROLE™ Light RWS can be installed.
Centauro II
Specifications
| Total length | 8260 mm |
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| Hull height | 2100 mm |
| Total height | 3650 mm |
| Overall width | 3120 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm |
| Approach angle | 40° |
| Departure angle | 40° |
| Crew | 1 + 3 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 30,000 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed (paved road) | > 105 km/h |
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| Gradient | 60% |
| Side slope | 30% |
| Range on road (70 km/h) | > 800 km |
| Trench | > 2.0 m |
| Fording depth (without preparation) | > 2.0 m |
| Turning radius (curb to curb) | > 1.5 m |
Mobility
| Engine | IVECO VECTOR 8V |
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| Fuel | Diesel fuel / JP8 |
| Power | 525 kW |
| Torque | 2500 Nm (255 kgfm) |
| Transmission system | Automatic, 7 forward gears and 2 reverse |
Driveline / Suspensions
| Driveline architecture | H-type driveline, single differential |
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| Suspension system | Hydro-pneumatic with independent wheel stations |
| Steering axles | 1st, 2nd and 4th axle (on demand) |
| Wheels | 14.00R20 wheels with Run-flat system and Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS) |
Survivability
| Low vehicle profile | |
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| High hardness armoured steel hull | |
| Composite base armour | Modular |
| Advanced Add-on armour kit | (optional) |
| Anti–mine and IED protection system | Modular |
| Laser warning system | |
| AFESS (Automatic Fire and Explosion Suppression System) | |
| CBRN system | Collective with individual back-up |
| Anti-explosion tanks | |
| Isolated ammunition department | |
| Integrated Anti-RCIED system | |
| Smoke protection system | 16x 40mm smoke grenade launchers |
Crew
| 4 personnel |
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Armament
| Main armament | 120mm L/45 smoothbore low-recoil weapon system (31 rounds) with autoloader and manual back-up system |
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Compatible with all standard and programmable NATO ammunition. |
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N x 360° slewing range |
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-7° / +16° elevation range |
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Optional 105 mm L/52 LRF weapon system (31 rounds). |
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| Secondary armament | 1 x 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun (750 rounds |
Optional HITROLE™ Mod. L RWS |
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Optional pintle-mounted machine gun (7.62 mm or 12.7 mm) |
Turret armament
| Main armament | 1 x 120 mm / 45 LRF (option 105 mm/52 LRF) |
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| Auxiliary armament: | |
| Coaxial machine gun | 1 x 7.62 mm |
| RWS | HITROLE™ Mod. L |
| External MG (alternative to RWS) | 1 x 7.62 mm / 1 x 12.7 mm |
Sight systems
| Commander sight | 3rd Gen. Day & Night Electro-optical sight with digital video output |
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N x 360° slewing range |
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-20°/+60° elevation range |
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1-10x variable magnification |
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| Gunner sight | 3rd Gen. Day & Night Electro-optical sight with digital video output and optic back-up |
-9°/+9° slewing range |
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-7°/+16° elevation range |
Communication
| Encrypted radio system | |
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| Digital intercom | |
| Integrated BMS |