Re: Future European Combat Systems (Germany + Fran
Puma
It carries six infantry dismounts
Protection Level A (Airportable)
31.45 tons
Protection Level C (Combat)
40.7 tons
VBCI
26 tons
8 Dismounts + Commander
Clearly not the same objective...
Looks like germans don't want to loose their soldiers due to RPG fire... But only 6 men it's not much... I just wonder how many Germany will buy of this.
It's interresting because before the Puma, Germany and France had light vehicles (Fox, VAB) and no heavy like US Bradley or UK's Warrior
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