Das slowenischen Panzerfahrzeug Krpan 8x8 wird wie der Valuk 6x6 von
Sistemska tehnika in Ravne na Koroskem gebaut
Infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) Krpan 8x8
KRPAN 8x8 is the next step in the advancement of the successful VALUK 6x6 which has found service with several national armies worldwide. Its further technical development in the range of 8x8 wheeled vehicles will make it a leading contender in the decades to come.
CHARACTERISTICS
ADM® (Sensor controlled automatic engagement of all wheel drive and differential locks depending on surface and driving conditions)
Advanced Mobility (Independent suspension system, Electronic engine management and CAN-communication, Central tire inflation system, Two steered axles, ABS, Disc brakes, Run flat elements, Self recovery winch)
Superior Survivability (Drivetrain and steering linkages within the hull, SPALL-Liner, High performance ADD-ON armour concept, Special mine protection concept, High level of embedded armour protection)
Highly Deployable (Rapid deployment through tactical aircraft in a combat-ready configuration)
High Operational Readiness
Rapid Maintenance (Easy access to all major components, Commercial off the shelf components used, Quick powerpack change (removal and remounting 15 minutes each, Computer based interactive maintenance and repair diagnostic system, Computer based interactive repair manual, Computer based logistic life cycle support)
Amphibious Capability without preparation
Vehicle Family Concept ranging from APC to cal. 105 mm AFSV (6x6 cal. 90 mm AFSV
Technical Facts
Length
7,53 m
Width (hull)
2,67 m
Height
2,08 m (depending on variant)
Wheel base 1st/2nd, 2nd/3rd, 3rd/4th axle (nominal)
1530 / 1400 / 1400 mm
Wheel tread (all axles)
2193 mm
Ground clearance (at 18.500 kg and 3,6 bar tire pressure)
448 mm ± 10 mm
Turning diameter (wall to wall)
18 ± 0,5 m
Engine
6 cylinder, 405 HP/298 kW
Drivetrain
6-speed automatic transmission, 2-stage transfer case
Armament
up to cal. 105 mm AFSV
Number of axles
4
Number of driven wheels
8
Number of steered axles
2 (1st and 2nd)
Crew (Infantry Carrier Vehicle)
11 (driver, commander, 9 squad)
Gross vehicle weight (20% buoyancy reserve)
19.500 kg
Performance
Maximum speed (plane road)
105 ± 5 km/h
Minimum sustained speed
3,5 ± 0,5 km/h
Maximum reverse speed
14 ± 2 km/h
Cruising range on flat, paved roads
at 60 km/h and 18.500 kg
approx. 600 km
Krpan und Valuk
Valuk 6x6 und Krpan 8x8
der Krpan 8x8 bei der slowenischen ISAF in Afghanistan