Characteristics and performances:

• Crew: 2 + 9;
• Combat weight: 17.080 kg;
• Power to weight ratio: 23,42 HP/t;
• Ground pressure: 0,62 kg/cm2;

Dimensions:

• Lenght (with gun forward): 7.320 mm;
• Width (with deflector plates): 3.300 mm;
• Height: 2.942 mm;
• Track gauge: 2.730 mm;
• Track width: 320 mm;

Performances:

• Maximum road speed: 65 km/h;
• Maximum road range: 550 ¸ 600 km;
• Forward slope: 32°;
• Side slope: 24°;
• Vertical obstacle: 0.80 m;
• Trench: 2,7 m;
• Fuel capacity: 620 l;

Engine: Caterpillar C9; 6 cylinders 4 stroke; turbocharged diesel; 400 hp at 2.200 rpm;

Transmision: mechanical, 5 forward and 1 reverse gears, synchronized with hydraulic command;

Clutch: bidisc, dry;

Suspension: torsion bars, hydraulic shock absorber on 1st , 2nd and 6th roadwheels;

Electrical system: 24 V;

Armament:

• Oerlikon KBA Cannon: 25 mm;
• Machine gun: 7,62 mm;
• Missile launcher: 4 SPIKE missiles;
• Anti-air unit with machine gun: 12.7 mm;

Stabilization:

• Type: horizontal and vertical;
• Turret operation system: electrical/manually;
• Turret control range: x360°;
• Gun control range: -11° ¸ +60°;

Special and safeguard systems:

• Frequency jumping transmission system;
• NBC protection;
• Protection against fire system;
• Laser illumination warning system;
• Smoke grenade launcher system and thermal trap;
• Thermal smoke generator;
• Exhausting system of the gas resulting after infantry weapons shooting.