The armoured DURO is a joint development between Bucher-Guyer AG and Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH. The armoured version complements the family of unprotected DURO 6x6 and 4x4 multipurpose vehicles, of which over 3.000 are already in service. The DURO 6x6 is protected against 7,62 mm AP - ammunition including mine protection and matches perfectly the different user needs. The DURO has a payload of 1.800 kg and can be used as a troop transporter, an ambulance and for a wide range of other missions. Various self-defence weapon stations for 7,62 mm or 12,7 mm cal. machine guns or a 40 mm grenade launcher are available.

• 6 cylinder common rail diesel engine Euro 3

• 5 speed automatic gearbox

• Spin-resistant torsion differentials

Status:

The first prototype was completed in April 2002. Pre-production phase started.