Panther Command and Liaison Vehicle
Panther Command and Liaison Vehicle in action
Weighing 7 tonnes, Panther is air transportable and can be underslung beneath a Chinook helicopter.
Panther is armed with a 7.62 mm L7 general purpose machine gun equipped Remote Weapon Station, which can be upgraded to a 12.7 mm/cal weapon if required, and an appropriate day/night sighting system.
Panther will be in widespread use with various Commanders, Sergeant Majors, and Liaison Officers for Armoured, Armoured Recce and Armoured Infantry Units. Panther will also be used as the Commander's vehicle for Engineer Troops, Anti-Tank, Mortar and supporting fire platoons.
It is also used to rebroadcast on Battlegroup nets and by Regimental Signal Officers.