3. INTRODUCTION
The Puma 4x4 wheeled armoured
personnel carrier (APC) by STREIT Group
is suitable for use in military, law
enforcement, fire support and counter-
terrorism operations.
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5. DESIGN
The Puma armoured personnel carrier features capsule
body design integrating a transfer case enclosed with V-
shape tray.
The hull is constructed with a steel base for protection
against ballistic and blast threats.
The vehicle also features anti-riot mesh on windows and
a blast mitigation floor mat.
The crew section offers CEN Level BR6 protection.
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7. ARMAMENT
The Puma APC is fitted with a universal turret ring and a
roof turret, suitable to accommodate a standard 50Cal
machine gun (MG).
The turret can also be mounted with a 12.7mm machine
gun or 40mm automatic grenade launcher (AGL).
The vehicle also features a wall gun-port, gun rack and
remote weapon station.
It can also be fitted with client-specific weapon systems.
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9. ENGINE
The Puma APC is powered by an aluminium i-Force V8 engine with
DOHC E85 flex fuel 32-valve with dual independent variable valve
timing with intelligence (VVT-i).
The 5.7l petrol engine, coupled to a six-speed electronically controlled
automatic transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) system, generates
381hp at 5,600rpm.
The vehicle has a fuel tank storage capacity of 26.4gal.
It also includes sequential shift mode, uphill / downhill shift logic and
TOW/HAUL mode.
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11. MOBILITY
The Puma APC can be utilised in rough terrain and obstacle
crossing operations.
The vehicle is fitted with independent coil-spring high-mounted
double-wishbone suspension system.
It features power-assisted ventilated 13.9in front and 13.6in rear disc
brakes, and also comes with Star Safety System.
The APC has an approach angle of 42.5° and departure angle of
31.5°. It is capable of operating in temperatures ranging between -
20°C and 55°C.
