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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat engineering vehicles category.
01 / Overview
Puma armored engineering vehicle
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1990–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT ENGINEERING VEHICLES · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat engineering vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Vehicle TypeCombat engineering vehicle / armored personnel carrier
- Service Entry Year1990
- Crew10
- Seating Capacity8
- Drive Configurationtracked
- In ServiceYes
◈Weights & Load1MOD.1
- Curb Weight50,000 kg
▣Powertrain5MOD.5
- Engine TypeAVDS-1790-6A
- Engine Power400 hp
- Fuel Typediesel
- Top Speed43 km/h
- AmphibiousNo
◇Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length7.55 m
- Width3.38 m
- Height2.75 m
◆Protection3MOD.3
- ArmouredYes
- Protection Levelheavy
- Mine / IED ProtectionYes
▤Special Function1MOD.1
- Special Equipmentmine clearing (Carpet system), bridge towing, roadside bomb jamming
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1990Production started
36
years in service
2
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT ENGINEERING VEHICLES RANKING Combat Engineering Vehicles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
6COMBAT ENGINEERING VEHICLES2COLD WAR · COMBAT ENGINEERING VEHICLES95UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS6PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT ENGINEERING VEHICLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Engineering Vehiclescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Protected by armour plating to resist ballistic threats, fragmentation, and other hazards. Used to describe vehicles with enhanced survivability features.
Protection systems in IFVs designed to mitigate damage from landmines and improvised explosive devices, including armored hulls, blast-resistant seats, and counter-IED electronics.
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