Pindad Maung known as Pindad Leopard for export markets is an all-terrain, all-wheel drive light vehicle produced by the Indonesian defense equipment company Pindad. Initially designed as a military light utility-type vehicle, civilian versions are also available. The name Maung means "tiger" in Sundanese.
Description
The Maung is a light tactical all-wheel drive vehicle capable of carrying four personnel in its standard configuration. The vehicle has a four-door configuration (with removable doors), with a side-hinged tailgate onto which a spare wheel/tyre can be mounted. In standard configuration the vehicle is fitted with a removeable soft top. The front windscreen folds forward onto the bonnet.
Overall dimensions are given as long, wide and high. Unladen weight does vary slightly by source but is between , with gross vehicle weight stated to be .
The Maung is believed to be powered by a Toyota-sourced 2.4-litre 2GD-FTV four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, which develops at 3,400 rpm and a maximum torque of at 1600–2000 rpm. This is coupled to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Suspension is independent for the front axle, leaf springs for the rear. It has been suggested the chassis may be taken from the Toyota Hilux.
The third version of Maung was named by then Indonesian President Joko Widodo on 18 January 2023.
Development
Development of the Pindad Maung traces back to 2018. At that time the name of the vehicle was Bima M-31, and the originator of the idea was the Commander of the Infantry Armament Center (
Danpussenif) Surawahadi. Actual development was carried out by PT Pindad (Persero).
The Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto is understood to have contracted 500 units of the vehicle from PT Pindad. He stated the purchase of vehicles from Pindad was an effort to revive Indonesia's domestic industry.
The Maung is offered in two versions, military and civilian.
Variants
Maung MV1
An ultra-light tactical vehicle designed to carry 4 personnel through the extreme off road condition. Having max Speed 120 km/h, cruising Range 600 km, combat Weight 3 tonnes, personnel Capacity 4 personnel, dimension (LxWxH) : 5,2 x 2,1 x 2 m, power : 184 HP, torque : 420 Nm, transmission : Automatic, the vehicle is suitable for operational and tactical purposes.
Maung MV2
Maung MV3
MV3 Tangguh (Spartan)
Designed for tactical operations, often doorless for maximum agility in rugged terrain.
MV3 Komando
Equipped with a hard top and full doors, suitable for covert tactical missions.
MV3 Jelajah
Using a soft top, designed for exploration or field operations.
MV3 Garuda (Limousine)
A special variant developed for official vehicles of ministers and high-ranking officials (Garuda) and the presidential vehicle (Garuda Limousine) with high security standards.
MV3 Tactical EV
The MV3 Tactical EV, named Pandu EV, is intended to support TNI operations with tactical capabilities powered by electric power (BEV - NMC battery). Using a 3-in-1 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMS), the Pandu EV is capable of a safe speed of 100 km/h and has a range of up to 400 km. It was first introduced at the Indo Defence 2024 Expo & Forum on 11–14 June 2025, at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta.
User
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: 5,500 units ordered,
See also
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Pindad MV2
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P2 (armoured vehicle)
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Indonesian Light Strike Vehicle
Similar vehicles
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Weststar GK-M1/M2, Malaysian military light vehicle
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Cendana Auto 4x4, Malaysian military light vehicle
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Humvee, US military light vehicle
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Dongfeng EQ2050, Chinese military vehicle
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