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Puma

Infantry fighting vehicleFielded 2006Pending verification
Land ForcesDEU
Length 7.6 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeInfantry fighting vehicle
Date of introduction2006
ProliferationOrigin country only
Dimensions and weight
Length7.6 m25 ftMed[1]
Width3.9 m13 ftMed[1]
Height3.1 m10 ftMed[1]
Automotive performance
Engine1 x MTU 10V 892Med[1]
Engine power1,073 hpMed[1]
Cruising range310 km193 mi · 167 nmiMed[1]
Fording without Preparation3 ft 11 in (1.20 m)Med[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorThe Puma incorporates protection against mines to NATO Standard Agreement (STANAG) 4569 requirements, shaped charges and kinetic energy ammunition as well as nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. The vehicle features passive, reactive aMed[1]
Turret ArmorThe hull and turret roof are protected against bomblets. The rear of the Puma has been strengthened to withstand the impact of another vehicle in case of collision.Med[1]
Applique ArmorThe modular passive armor package allows the vehicle to be rapidly upgraded with new technology or for changing threats.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Armament
Elevation-10 deg to 45 degMed[1]
Main armamentMauser MK30-2, 30 mmMed[1]
Secondary armamentHeckler and Koch MG4 (also known as the HK123)Med[1]
Variants
Command post vehicleThis variant retains the 30-mm turret. The rear is modified for the command-post role and fitted with additional communications equipment.[1]
Driver training vehicleEight of the 350 Pumas ordered by the German army will be in the specialized driver training role. They are not fitted with the 30-mm turret.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
APFSDS-T and KETF (ABM)30 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
200 rounds ready to fire, 200 rounds in storage
fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile and anti-personnel ammunition
Med[1]
Warhead
Tandem-charge HEAT warhead
Summary

The Puma is a German infantry fighting vehicle (Schützenpanzer or short SPz) designed to replace the aging Marder IFVs currently in service with the German Army. Production of the first batch of 350 vehicles began in 2010 and is scheduled for completion by August 2020.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
Germany
Sources
  1. Puma German Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import