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) .