or vehicle is available in 6x6 and 8x8 configurations. It is in service with Austrian Army. Portugal ordered 260 8x8 armored vehicles in 2005. It is worth mentioning that Portuguese Pandurs have slightly different appearance. Czech Republic initially ordered 199 vehicles in 2006, however this number was later reduced to 107. The Pandur II is available in a number of variants and can take variety of turret systems. A baseline 6x6 armored personnel carrier is designed to carry a crew of three and six troops. It can be armed with various weapons up to 90-mm caliber. The Pandur II 8x8 can carry up to 12 troops and can be fitted with weapons up to 105-mm caliber.
Armor of this vehicle protects against 7.62-mm armor-piercing rounds. Optional add-on armor provides protection against 14.5-mm armor-piercing projectiles. Spall liners and improved mine protection are offered as an option. NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems are also optional.
The Pandur II APC has a longer wheelbase comparing with it's predecessor. Vehicle is powered by the Cummins ISC diesel engine, developing 285 hp. Both 6x6 and 8x8 variants use the same engine. It can be removed and replaced during 30 minutes in field conditions. Another diesel engine, developing 400 hp, is available as an option. Some variants of the Pandur II are fully amphibious. These are fitted with two waterjets and trim vane. Vehicle can be airlifted by the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.
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