The Centauro II armoured vehicle is a wheeled 8×8 system fitted with 120 mm armament, representing the top in the sector in terms of power, observation, mobility, ergonomics, firing performance, communication and crew protection. The digital tyre pressure control (CTIS), allied with run-flat systems, the new suspension and the low nominal ground pressure allow the new Centauro armoured vehicle to extricate itself from any type of terrain. The new-generation IVECO engine offering more than 720 HP. Iveco Fiat was tasked with developing the hull and propulsion systems while Oto Melara was responsible for developing the turrets and weapon systems. It was developed by a consortium of manufacturers, the Società Consortile Iveco Fiat – OTO Melara (CIO). The Centauro is a family of Italian military vehicles originating from a wheeled tank destroyer. The contract, which provides for the purchase of at least 98 Centauro IIs and which may be extended to 221 in the coming years.Ĭentauro II 120 mm Wheeled Tank Destroyer.

The wheeled tank destroyer prevails over the General Dynamics Land Systems LAV 700 AG, which ended second in the competition, and the NORINCO ST1-BR, ending in third position. The Brazilian Army, through the Comando Logistico (COLOG) / Diretoria de Material (DMat), has chosen the Centauro II 120 mm system made by Società Consortile Iveco – Oto Melara (CIO) as top of the list within the procurement process named Viatura Blindada de Cavalaria Média Sobre Rodas (VBC Cav – MSR 8×8).

Modern wheeled tank destroyer