Krpan 8x8 vehicle characteristics

Simple operation – installed electronic equipment:

• ensures simple and easy training and operation,
• prevents and forgives driver's mistakes,
• ensures simple and easy service.

Rear hydraulic ramp ensures rapid crew embarking and disembarking and transport of the cargo.

High mobility:

• independent wheel suspension,
• electronic engine control,
• central Tire Inflation System,
• two steered axles with steering brake,
• antilock brake system (ABS),
• run-flat,
• self-recovery winch,
• patented system ADM® automatically adjusts drive train to the terrain type,
• all differentials - 100 % positive lock,
• hydrodynamic primary retarder and ventilated disc brakes on all wheels for maximum deceleration,
• amphibian operation with minimal preparation.

High crew safety:

• add on modular armour with level 4 (STANAG 4569) protection (cal. 14,5 mm x 114 API/B32),
• additional spall-liners,
• low silhouette - small target,
• double hull floor with special designed bottom plate for mine protection against 8 kg AT mine under any wheel (level 3a STANAG 4569),
• Life Support System (LSS) - NBC overpressure protection system, ventilation, air-conditioning,
• automatic fire extinguishing and suppression system,
• all drive train components and steering linkages fully protected inside the hull,
• low emission paint with 50% less thermal signature, developed in Slovenia.

Air transportability:

• with C-130J, C-130J-30, IL 76, A-400, C-5 Galaxy.

Rapid and simple maintenance:

• easy access to all major components,
• quick power-pack removal (20 min) and re-mounting (20 min),
• possibility to start the Power pack outside of the vehicle for easy service,
• maintenance and repair diagnostic system also for field repairs,
• computer based training system,
• common parts between VALUK 6x6 and KRPAN 8x8 up to 40%.

Modularity and versatility

Vehicle's modular design enables mounting of a light and heavy weapon systems. Armament type is adapted to the vehicle mission:

• armoured personal carrier (APC),
• infantry fighting vehicle (IFV),
• vehicle for direct or indirect fire support,
• command vehicle and other variants made according to the user requirements.

Mission readiness :

• simple and easy training and operation,
• clear and ergonomic layout of all man/machine interfaces for quick understanding,
• high degree of availability with minimal maintenance effort and simplicity in maintenance operations,
• cost-efficiency in operation, maintenance and servicing (low POL consumption, mainly commercial off the shelf drive train components used).