Armoured Vehicle / MRAP
Dingo 2
The Dingo 2 is a German 4×4 mine-protected armoured vehicle built by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (now KNDS Deutschland) on a Unimog chassis, in service since 2004. Over 1,000 Dingos have been built, and the Bundeswehr operates about 600 Dingo 2.
Germany|Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KNDS Deutschland)Overview
The Dingo, formally the Allschutz-Transport-Fahrzeug (ATF), was developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann in Kassel on the Unimog U 5000 chassis. The Dingo 1 entered service in 1999 with the Bundeswehr in SFOR, and the Dingo 2 followed from 2004. It has a V-shaped hull for mine and IED protection, ballistic protection at Levels 3–4 and an optional 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm remote weapon station. Weight ranges from 8.8 to 12.5 t, speed up to 100 km/h and range about 1,000 km.
More than 1,000 have been built, with the Bundeswehr operating about 600 Dingo 2 and further users including Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Denmark, Hungary and the Netherlands. The Dingo 2 saw action in Afghanistan with ISAF, in Kosovo and in Mali, where it survived IED strikes with crews alive. Variants include command, ambulance, CBRN reconnaissance, electronic warfare and engineer versions. Germany plans replacements with the Caracal and Mungo, and with Patria 6×6 and Boxer for heavier roles. It is not amphibious.
Key Specifications
Variants
The Dingo 1 is the original 1999 mine-protected vehicle used by the Bundeswehr.
The Dingo 2 is the improved 2004 model and the main production version.
The Dingo 2 GE A3.3 is the heavier German variant of about 12.5 t gross weight.
Operators
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Czechia
Luxembourg
Denmark
Hungary
NetherlandsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the Dingo 2 used for?
The Dingo 2 is used as a mine-protected armoured transport, command, ambulance, CBRN reconnaissance, electronic warfare and engineer vehicle. It has served with the Bundeswehr in Afghanistan, Kosovo and Mali.
Which countries use the Dingo 2?
The Dingo 2 is operated by Germany, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Denmark, Hungary and the Netherlands. Germany operates about 600 Dingo 2. The vehicle has also been used by the Bundeswehr abroad in Afghanistan and Mali.
How fast is the Dingo 2?
The Dingo 2 has a top road speed of about 100 km/h and a range of about 1,000 km. It weighs 8.8–12.5 t depending on version.
Dingo 2 vs Eagle V: which is better?
The Dingo 2 offers mine protection on a Unimog chassis with Level 3–4 ballistic protection, while the Eagle V is a lighter 4×4 vehicle from Mowag. They serve similar tactical roles, and the choice depends on mission and budget.
Is the Dingo 2 amphibious?
No. The Dingo 2 is not amphibious. It is a wheeled mine-protected vehicle with a V-shaped hull and Level 4a/4b mine protection. Its design focuses on protection against mines and improvised explosive devices.
Who makes the Dingo 2 and how many were built?
The Dingo 2 is made by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, now KNDS Deutschland, at Kassel. More than 1,000 Dingo vehicles have been built. Variants include command, ambulance, CBRN reconnaissance, electronic warfare and engineer versions.