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VBL
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VBL
VBL is a 4.3 t light armoured vehicle capable of carrying payloads up to one tonne to perform
reconnaissance, intelligence-gathering, command, internal security and combat missions
within anti-tank and cavalry units. Its compact, stealthy design gives it unrivalled projection
capacities: amphibious, air transport and air drop. Its excellent mobility, due to its independent
suspension system, makes it an agile vehicle in all theatres: desert and mountainous terrain,
urban and tropical zones, etc.
This successor to the VBL MK1, which was a worldwide success with more than 2,300 units
sold, is an updated version (with its new engine, new gearbox and central tyre inflation system)
which offers reinforced mobility and survivability to confront today’s threats. Engaged on all
the theatres of operation of the French Army, the VBL is combat proven.
MOBILITY AND STEALTH
nStealth:
monocoque hull and compact profile
nAgility in obstructed environments
(urban areas,
mountains…) thanks to its small size
nFast, easy projection:
air transport in C-130 and A400M/Helicopter hoisting
nAmphibious vehicle
MULTIMISSION
nLarge number of versions
adapted to each mission:
command post, zone surveillance, reconnaissance,
anti-tank defence, air defence…
COMBAT PROVEN
nUsed in several theatres of operation:
former Yugoslavia, Lebanon, Ivory Coast, Haiti, Afghanistan, Mali
nIn service in 16 countries worldwide
VERSIONS
RECCE
Missions
Reconnaissance, patrol, escort
Max crew
3 men
Weapon system
Ring-mounted 12.7 or 7.62 mm, manual (PL 127, PL80) or
remote (WASP 7.62 mm, ...) weapon station
COMMAND / LIAISON
PANHARD DEFENSE VBL
Missions
Command, liaison
Max crew
3 men
Weapon system
Ring-mounted 7.62 mm
SURVEILLANCE
Missions
Zone surveillance
Max crew
3 men
Weapon system
Ring-mounted 7.62 mm
Equipment
Surveillance radar
Mast-mounted optronics platform
ANTI-TANK
Missions
Anti-tank
Max crew
2 or 3 men
Portable MBDA MILAN launcher (1+6 missiles) + 7.62 mm
Weapon system
Portable TOW launcher (1+4 missiles) + 7.62 mm
Portable KBP Kornet-E launcher (1+4 missiles) + 7.62 mm
Turret-mounted KBP Kornet-E launcher (4+2 missiles) + 7.62 mm
AIR DEFENCE
Missions
Air defence
Max crew
3 men
Weapon system
ALBI turret (2+4 MBDA Mistral missiles) + 7.62 mm
20 mm gun
PERFORMANCES
*
Maximum speed on road: 110 km/h
Maximum range (on road at an average speed of 60 km/h): 700 km
Amphibious: 1.5 m/s
Air transport: C-130 / A400M, helicopter hoisting
Gradient
50 %
Side slope
30 %
Trench
0.75 m
* The values indicated may vary according to the vehicle configuration.
Vertical obstacle
0.5 m
Fording
0.9 m (without
amphibious fiting)
TECHNICAL FEATURES & EQUIPMENTS
VBL
WEIGHT AND SIZE
GVW
Overall dimensions
4.3 t
4.02 x 2.02 x 1.73 m
Wheel base
2.7 m
Ground clearancel
(in charge and on road pressure)
0.37 m
Max crew
3 men
DRIVELINE
Configuration
OPTIONS
Engine
Full time 4x4
Steyr M14 VTI (Euro 3)
Maximum power
129 hp @ 3800 rpm
Maximum torque
295 N.m. @ 1800 rpm
Gearbox
Automatic (4+1 gears)
Suspensions
Independent wheels
Run-flat tyres
•
CTIS
•
Amphibious
•
Cold starting (-32°C)
•
Electric winch
•
Bull bar
•
OPTIONS
PROTECTION
Balistic
Stanag NATO 4569
Mines
Stanag NATO 4569
Fire-extinguisher
•
IEDs
•
NBC protection
•
Smoke grenade-launcher
•
RCIED jammer
•
Window grids
•
Urban zone protection kit
•
Cable cutter
•
EQUIPMENTS
Accessibility
Air conditioning/heating
2 side doors, 3 roof hatches, 1 rear door
•
C4ISR
Alternator
OPTIONS
Radio
100 A
UHF/VHF/HF/PMR
Intercom
•
GPS
•
Secondary electric network
•
Rear camera
•
Day and night long-distance
surveillance camera
•
Sniper acoustic detector
•
Police light bar
•
Public address
•
OPTIONS
WEAPON SYSTEMS
Machin gun
Turret
7.62 or 12.7 mm (ring-mounted or remote-controlled)
1 man turret
Missile-launcher anti-tank, anti-aircraft…
•
Tear-gas grenade launcher
•
PANHARD DEFENSE VBL
VOLVO GROUP GOVERNMENTAL SALES WORLDWIDE
n
Our
vehicles are supported by a worldwide network of
around 4,000 workshops
A COMPLETE RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICES
nTraining
and technical documentation
nDiagnosis
nSpare
and maintenance
parts
nAssistance
04/2015 – RENAULT TRUCKS DEFENSE SAS AU CAPITAL DE 28 016 640 Euros - This document is for information purposes only. Pictures, sizes, features and equipment are for information only,
and they have no contract value. The manufacturer may bring in changes without any warning.
LIFECYCLE SUPPORT
PANHARD DEFENSE
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91630 Marolles-en-Hurepoix - France
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