The Dingo 2 mine resistant, ambush protected vehicle is a further development of the previous Dingo 1. It is named after a wild dog. This vehicle was designed by the Krauss-Maffei Wegmann.
The Dingo 2 MRAP is based on upgraded
Unimog U5000 chassis, which offers improved protection and more payload
than its predecessor. The Dingo 2 is offered with short and long
wheelbases. Vehicle has modular design and provides seating for 4 or 7
occupants, depending on the wheelbase.Vehicle is powered by a diesel
engine, developing 215 hp. It is fitted with a central tyre inflation
system.
This ambush protected vehicle has a
V-shaped hull and armored crew capsule. The Dingo 2 provides protection
against landmines, small arms fire and artillery shell fragments. Armor
protection can be enhanced with add-on panels. The Dingo 2 is also
fitted with NBC protection system.
Vehicle is armed with remotely
controlled weapon station, fitted with 7.62 mm, 12.7 mm machine gun or
40 mm automatic grenade launcher. The same weapon station is used on the
Fennek armored reconnaissance vehicle.