The Centauro is a family of Italian military vehicles originating from a wheeled tank destroyer for light to medium territorial defense and tactical reconnaissance. It was developed by a consortium of manufacturers, the Società Consortile Iveco Fiat - OTO Melara (CIO).

Dec 30, 2020 · The Centauro was developed for reconnaissance and for use against tanks in Italy. However, it has been deployed in different environments, being used in the harsh winters of the Balkans and in the hot African deserts with good results.

Jun 9, 2020 · The Centauro II MGS 120/105 is a wheeled tank destroyer built by the Consortium IVECO OTO-Melara (CIO). It will be delivered to the Italian Army, or Esercito Italiano (EI), with the name “B2 Centauro”.

Aug 21, 2024 · The Centauro 105mm is a wheeled tank destroyer designed for light to medium territorial defense and tactical reconnaissance. The vehicle was designed and manufactured by a consortium of Italian Companies IVECO Defence Vehicles and Oto Melara.

The B1 Centauro tank hunter in "basic" configuration is equipped with the 105 mm gun and optional appliqué armor. About 400 vehicles were delivered so far for the Italian Army. The Centauro 120 mm is equipped with a low recoil 120/45 cannon and receive a new turret, with better front hull protection against 40 mm APFSDS rounds. Another ...

Jun 12, 2001 · The Centauro anti-tank low-recoil force rifled gun fires standard NATO ammunition including APFSDS rounds. The Centauro reconnaissance anti-tank vehicle has a crew of four (commander, gunner, loader and driver) and is equipped with …

The Centauro features hunter-killer capability against armored vehicles and Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) using the commander's panoramic sight and gunner's sight. The vehicle has a crew of four-man and carries four infantrymen internally in the rear compartment.

The B1 Centauro is an 8x8 wheeled tank destroyer developed by the Italian consortium of IVECO Fiat and OTO Melara, offering a highly mobile, well-armed platform designed for reconnaissance and fire-support missions.

Jun 30, 2021 · The Centauro B1 tank destroyer was designed to carry out tactical reconnaissance and territorial defence tasks. The main mission of the Centauro heavy armored car is the protection of lighter...

Sep 29, 1999 · The Centauro B1 tank destroyer was designed to carry out tactical reconnaissance and territorial defence tasks. The main mission of the Centauro heavy armored car is the protection of lighter vehicles and units of the Cavalry.