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Centauro VBM Command Post

Centauro VBM Command Post

Communications & Control Vehicles
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Basic Information
Name
Centauro VBM Command Post
Designation
Centauro VBM Command Post
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Communications & Control Vehicles
Manufacturer
Consortium Iveco-Oto Melara
Date of Introduction
2022
Description

The Centauro VBM Command Post is a variant provided in Tactical Unit and Command Unit versions. The vehicle is equipped with a turret-mounted 12.7mm machine gun as well as communications equipment. The Consortium Iveco-OTO Melara was awarded a contract for 26 Centauro VBM Command Post vehicles for the Italian Army in December 2021.

Ground Specifications
Crew 3
Troop Capacity 8
Mobility Type Wheeled (8x8)
Main Weapon 12.7mm machine gun (13mm)
Max Speed 110.0 km/h
Range 800.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Communications & Control Vehicles
Status Active
Origin Italy
Contractor Consortium Iveco-Oto Melara
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2022
Total Production 26
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 3
Troops 8
Wheel Drive 8
Wheels 8
Dimensions — Height 3 meter
Dimensions — Length 8.6 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 12.7 millimeter
Dimensions — Width 2.9 meter
Mass — Combat Weight 26 ton
Performance — Max Range 800 kilometer
Power — Power 550 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
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
8.6 m
Width
2.9 m
Height
3 m
Weight
26000 kg
Operators (1)
Italy
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