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Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé (VAB)


SpecificationsVABVAB MK2VAB MKIII
Length 5,94 m 5.9 m6.7 m
Width 2,49 m 2.5 m 2.55 m
Height 2,06 m 2.2 m 2500 mm
Ground clearance 0.40 m 0.4 m
Mass 13 T
Weight, empty 10.1T - 4x4
11.5T - 6x6
equipped weight 15.8T - 4x4
17.2T - 6x6
Combat weight (max.) 16.5T -4x4
18.5T - 6x6		20000 kg
Wheelbase 3 m
Number of seats 12
Crew 2 + 10 soldiers 3 + 7 Troopers
2 + 8 infantry combat vehicle
2 + 10 troop transport
Internal volume 11.1 m³ 13.0 m³
Engine
Type Renault DXi7 Renault DXi7
Specificationdiesel 6 cylinders on line Diesel - 6 cylinders diesel
Emission compliance Euro III
Maximum power 220 CH of power 235 kW (320 hp)
@ 2300 rpm 		320 / 340 / 400 hp
Maximum torque 1200 Nm
Drive2 hydrojets with
directional deflectors
Mobility
Maximum speed90 km/h 105 km / h 105 km / h
Maximum speed, water2,2 m/s
Cruising range1000 km 1000 km
Trench to be overcome 1 m - 4x4
1.5 m - 6x6 		1000 mm
Water obstacle to be overcome
without preparation		 1.5 m 500 mm
Overlapping vertical obstacle 0.5 m - 4x4
0.6 m - 6x6 		0.5 m
Gradient60% 60 % 47%
Slope 30% 40% 40%
Transportability by air A400M, C-130
Quantity of fuel 310 gas oil 300 l
Protection Welded armocapsule
Level 4 STANAG 4569
Armament
  • 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm or
    30 mm gun or 30 mm cannon
  • machine gun depending on the
    tasks or customer's wishes
  • 12.7 mm (manual or remote-controlled)
    20 to 30 mm Medium calibre turret
  • BAE TRT-25/30,
  • CMI CPWS 20-25,
  • Nexter ARX-25 or other
  • 90 mm gun - Reconnaissance And Fire Support Vehicle
  • 120 mm Mortars - Mortar Carrier
    • Additional options Possibility of tractor drawing a
    trailer of total mass of 4 T
  • Arctic heating kit (-32 ° C)
  • Air conditioning
  • Amphibious version
  • Hybrid transmission
  • Protection kit against WMD
  • Fire extinguishing system
  • Hinged armor
  • Night vision devices
  • Additional generator 330 A
  • Command Post - 3 operator posts + 1 commander post, battalion level information system, HF/VHF/UHF radios
  • Ambulance - 2 + 2 medical personnel, up to 4 injured (2 on stretchers)



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