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The P2 is an Indonesian armored car produced by PT Sentra Surya Ekajaya (SSE Defence).
The second generation of P2 Commando, equipped with an Iveco F1D diesel engine that produces 182 hp. Vehicles can be driven on flat roads up to a speed of 130 km/h. Manned by four people, it has full protection against projectile impacts up to 7.62 mm caliber. For self-defense, this vehicle can carry 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm caliber machine guns mounted in the gun turret on the roof.
Armoured reconnaissance variant, first revealed during Indo Defence 2018. Using Steyr M16 3200 cc engine generating 217 hp of power, it is crewed by only 3 men: Driver, commander, and gunner. It is offered to replace aging VBL of Indonesian army, but an amphibious version also being offered to Indonesian navy, equipped with propellers.
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Design
The P2 has a design similar to the French-made Panhard VBL 4×4 which is now used by the Indonesian Army Cavalry Company. In 2004, 2 units of P2 Pakci was produced for SAT-81 Gultor (aKopassus
The Kopassus (, Special Forces Command) is an Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) special forces group that conducts special operations missions for the Indonesian government, such as Direct action (military), direct action, unconventional warfare, sabot ...
detachment). APC variant has been around since at least 2006, while the commando variant's first public appearance was in the 2012 Indo Defense event. The P2 is equipped with a semi-open turret that can be mounted on a 7.62 mm caliber GPMG
A general-purpose machine gun (GPMG) is an air-cooled, usually belt-fed machine gun that can be adapted flexibly to various tactical roles for light and medium machine guns. A GPMG typically features a quick-change barrel design calibered for ...
or 5.56 mm FN Minimi
The FN Minimi (short for ; "mini machine gun") is a Belgian 5.56mm or 7.62mm light machine gun, also classified as a squad automatic weapon developed by Ernest Vervier for FN Herstal. Introduced in the late 1970s, it is in service in more than ...
mount. Bearing the title of armored, the entire body, including the glass is said to be able to withstand the impact of 7.62 mm caliber projectiles. In NATO standards armor resistance is up to level III. The P2 Commando with a combat weight of 4.5 tons has been prepared to easily fit into the cargo compartment of the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. The engine is supported by a 130 hp turbo diesel engine with an intercooler. With full tank, the P2 Commando can roam up to 500 km.
Variants
P2 Pakci
Earliest type produced.P2 Commando
Also known as P2 Cougar. It has a dimension of L×W×H: 4009×1900×1781 mm. The empty weight is 3 tons, powered by KE – Turbo Diesel, 4000 cc (145 hp). It can reach a maximum speed of more than 140 km/h. The P2 is designed with optional amphibious capability, like Panhard VBL.P2 Commando 2
The second generation of P2 Commando, equipped with an Iveco F1D diesel engine that produces 182 hp. Vehicles can be driven on flat roads up to a speed of 130 km/h. Manned by four people, it has full protection against projectile impacts up to 7.62 mm caliber. For self-defense, this vehicle can carry 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm caliber machine guns mounted in the gun turret on the roof.
P2 APC
Armoured personnel carrier variant. This variant has been exported to Sri Lanka in 2006. Specifications: Crew: 2+8 troops Length: 5,500 mm Width: 2,260 mm Height: 2,210 mm Wheel base: 3.4 m Empty weight: 5.52 tons Combat weight: 7 tons Engine: Diesel 180 Hp Range: 800 km Gradient: 60% Side slope: 40% Obstacle: 0.30 meter Fording: 0.70 meter Armor protection: STANAG Level III Air transport: C-130P2 - KM
Armoured reconnaissance variant, first revealed during Indo Defence 2018. Using Steyr M16 3200 cc engine generating 217 hp of power, it is crewed by only 3 men: Driver, commander, and gunner. It is offered to replace aging VBL of Indonesian army, but an amphibious version also being offered to Indonesian navy, equipped with propellers.
Users
* : Used by Kopaska
The Kopaska () is the premier frogman and underwater demolition unit of the Indonesian Navy. The unit's motto is (Sanskrit for "There is no obstacle that cannot be defeated"). The unit's main duties are underwater demolition (raiding enemy s ...
and Paskhas
The Kopasgat (, Quick Reaction Forces Command) is the air force infantry and special forces corps of the Indonesian Air Force. The corps is also known as the Orange Berets ( in Indonesian) from the colour of their service headgear. Kopasgat i ...
. Presidential security force has 5 unit commando and 5 unit APC variant.
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See also
*Komatsu LAV
The is a Japanese military vehicle first produced in 2002. Currently used exclusively by the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF), it has seen use in the Iraq War. It is built by Komatsu Limited. Defense Systems Division in Komatsu, Ishikawa, Japan. K ...
* Véhicule Blindé Léger
The Panhard Véhicule Blindé Léger ("Light armoured vehicle"), also known by its acronym Panhard VBL or simply VBL, is a French wheeled 4×4 all-terrain vehicle built by Panhard. The vehicle is offered in various configurations, and was design ...
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