The PUMA is a futuristic and unusual vehicle. It has a large profile, strong armour for an IFV, and weighs more than a T-72A, but the mobility is still very good because of its impressive engine with more than 1,000 horsepower. The unmanned turret is equipped with a 30 mm autocannon with access to APFSDS and airburst rounds, reminiscent of the Swedish CV90 family. The cherry on top is the MUSS soft-kill active protection system, which interferes with the guidance of incoming ATGMs. Although the PUMA is difficult to hide and is not particularly threatening to most MBTs from the front, it is a fairly tough target to destroy and can be a nightmare for enemy IFVs and helicopters, as it can shrug off most of their weapons and retaliate in turn.

For Ford enthusiasts, the 1990s will forever be seen as a golden era. After the disaster of the Mk5 Escort at the start of the decade, Ford learned its lesson and launched a series of models featuring fresh styling and excellent dynamics, with the highly praised Mondeo being followed by the Ka and the original Focus. Another highlight, however, was the sporting Puma of 1997, a compact coupe that used the same ‘BE91’ floorpan as the Mk4 Fiesta.Anyone who’s previously bought a modern-classic Ford will know that bodywork longevity can be an issue – and sadly, the Puma is no exception. A well-cared for example can be as rust-free as many of its contemporaries, but any Puma that hasn’t been cossetted could be showing signs of corrosion. The Shooting Range #299 - Metal Beasts section at 00:28 discusses the PUMA. See also Other vehicles of similar configuration and role

Can be a great scout vehicle in higher ranks due to its fast speed. Even the M18 GMC cannot easily outrun itInterior wear is common on all but the lowest-mileage Pumas, with the front seat bolsters – particularly on the outer edge of the driver’s seat – likely to be frayed or out of shape. The leather steering wheel rim is also prone to wear, and the dashboard and other trim may have more than its fair share of rattles. The rear parcel shelf is also likely to have collapsed. Cell System: these running shoes were introduced in the 1990s. In this model, the Puma Thunder Spectra uses bright colours and a reinforced damping principle. The Puma has access to an infra-red jammer, the MUSS APS. It is a constant active APS which provides protection against a wide variety of threats. The jamming device (commander's optics like system on the highest mount of the turret's roof) is mounted on the roof of the tank to cover the vulnerable frontal arc. It is called "Infrared Countermeasure" for the following reason: SACLOS guidance utilizes a beam-riding guidance which is connected to the GPS (gunner main sight in some cases, on others it is a different sight like on T-55AM-1 and T-62M-1) which uses a flare as reference point for the guidance system in the ATGM. The missile moves with the gunner's sight and the flare tries to stay on the crosshairs. IRCM confuses the GPS with a brighter IR light decoy acting as the flare (the flare is also IR) which signals the ATGM to move to a different position nowhere near from the gunner's target. The system works in a similar fashion to the Shtora system found on the Soviet T-90A and the EIREL system found on the French AMX-30B2 BRENUS. | was canceled and replaced with the Neue Gepanzerte Plattform (New Armoured Platforms). The project was aimed to reduce the cost of combat vehicles by creating a modular common chassis with a focus on survivability, mobility, and operational capacity. Three platforms were theorized. Why would you bother? Because besides looking cute, the Puma is a product of that exciting decade in Ford’s history when the company’s brilliant engineers finally took over the asylum.