Centauro VBM PLUS
Centauro VBM PLUS
Wheeled Armored Vehicles
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Basic Information
Name
Centauro VBM PLUS
Designation
Centauro VBM PLUS
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Wheeled Armored Vehicles
Manufacturer
Consortium Iveco-Oto Melara
Date of Introduction
2027
Description
The Centauro VBM PLUS is an upgraded variant powered by a 720-hp hybrid electric engine and incorporating the armor improvements from Centauro II program. The vehicle features a Leonardo’s X-GUN 30mm cannon capable of firing air burst munition that can engage drones among a wide variety of targets. The Italian Army ordered 76 Centauro VBM PLUS armored vehicles in December 2024 with deliveries starting in 2026-2027.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Troop Capacity
8
Mobility Type
Wheeled (8x8)
Main Weapon
30mm cannon (30mm)
Max Speed
110.0 km/h
Range
800.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Wheeled Armored Vehicles
Status
Under Development
Origin
Italy
Contractor
Consortium Iveco-Oto Melara*
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2027
Total Production
76
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
3
Troops
8
Wheel Drive
8
Wheels
8
Dimensions — Height
3 meter
Dimensions — Length
8.6 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
30 millimeter
Dimensions — Width
2.9 meter
Mass — Combat Weight
26 ton
Performance — Max Range
800 kilometer
Power — Power
720 hp
Speed — Top Speed
110 kph
Variants
Variant 1
Centauro
Variant 2
Centauro VBM
Variant 3
Centauro VBM Recovery
Variant 4
Centauro Draco
Variant 5
Centauro 155/39 LW
Variant 6
Centauro VBM Mortar Carrier
Variant 7
Centauro AIFV/OWS 30 Freccia
Variant 8
Centauro II
Variant 9
Centauro VBM Command Post
Variant 10
Centauro VBM PLUS
Details
Country of Origin
Italy
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000412
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
8.6 m
Width
2.9 m
Height
3 m
Weight
26000 kg
Related Equipment (1)
Variant of
Operators (1)
Italy
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