![]() Integrated with muzzle brake and semi-automatic loading system, this weapon system provides a firepower equivalent to that of most modern main battle tanks and is capable of firing all latest generation 120 mm, NATO APFSDS and multipurpose munitions. ![]() Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense-UpdateĬentauro II features an entirely digital system and a new generation turret mounting with a 120/45mm low recoil force gun and a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun. The Centauro II turret mounts a 120/45 low recoil force cannon with a muzzle break, a coaxial 7.62 machine gun and an optional Hitrole Mod.L RWS. Subscribe to read the full 580 word article. ![]() Centauro II can travel over 800 km on road, at a top speed of up to 105 km/h three steerable axles enable turning circle radius of 9 meters while the all-wheel drive enable crossing a two-meter wide trench, moving a 60% gradient, and 30% slope at ease. Coupled to an automatic gearbox with 7 forward and 1 reverse gears, the vehicle uses an 8×8 H-drive architecture with hydro-pneumatic, independent suspension, three steering axles, and central tire pressure digitally controlled system (CTIS) the vehicle offers superior mobility over rough terrain. Capable of operating in various scenarios, from national security missions to peace-keeping and support operations including all interventions involving the Italian Armed Forces.Īt a gross vehicle weight of 30 tonnes, Centauro II is equipped with a new Iveco Vector 8V EURO III powerpack delivering over 720hp, resulting in a combat power to weight ratio of 24 hp/t. The new wheeled tank is a member of Iveco’s 8×8 family of vehicles used by the mechanized brigades of the Italian Army.
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