Sherpa light apc
Description
The « Sherpa Light » family of 4x4 tactical and light armoured vehicles is designed to provide light forces (infantry, paratroopers, marines, internal security…) with the best mobility / payload compromise of its category. In addition to its outstanding on and off-road performances, the Sherpa Light is fully air transportable (A400M / C-130), multirole and ready for being up-armoured (ballistic and mine kits). The Sherpa Light has already been adopted by NATO, France and other countries.
The “Armoured Personnel Carrier” is a 3 doors protected troop transport version for up to 10 soldiers with their equipments. It is also able to receive any mission or weapon system thanks to a large internal volume.
Main technical specifications :
WEIGHT |
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| GVW | 10.2 to 10.9 t |
| Payload (fully armored) | 1.5 to 2.2 t |
| GTW | 13.7 to 15.9 t |
DIMENSIONS |
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| Wheelbase | 3.79 m |
| Overall length / width / height | 6 / 2.35 / 2.4 m |
| Ground clearance (under belly) | 0.6 m |
| Number of seats | 10 |
| Internal volume | > 10 m3 |
ENGINE |
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| Type | Renault MD-5 |
| Specifications | Diesel - 4 cylinders |
| High pressure Common rail injection | |
| Emission compliance | Euro V (Euro III also available) |
| Max power | 158 kW (215 hp) at 2300 rpm |
| Max torque | 800 N.m. at 1200-1700 rpm |
DRIVELINE & TRANSMISSION |
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| Wheeldrive | Full time 4x4 |
| Gearbox | Allison S2500 automatic (6+1 speeds) |
| Transfer box | Separated from the gear box. |
| Steering | Hydraulic power assisted |
| Tyres | 13 R22.5 or 335/80R20 |
| Brakes | 4 discs brakes with ABS |
| Alternator | 100 A |
PERFORMANCES |
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| Max. speed | 110 km/h |
| Max range | 1 000 km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 175 l |
| Fording (with preparation) | 0,75 m (1,5 m) |
| Vertical obstacle | 0,4 m |
| Trench | 0,9 m |
| Gradient | 60 % |
| Side-slope | 40 % |
| Air transport | A400M, C-130 |
ARMOR |
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| Armoured cab | as per STANAG 4569 |
OPTIONS |
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| Confort | Right hand drive Air conditioning Second front door at the right of the cab |
| Mobility | Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS) Run-flat tyres Retractable electric winch (front or rear) |
| Protection | Add-on armour (ballistic and mine kits) Lighting protection & cable breaker |
| Systems | 5.56 / 7.62 / 12.7 mm weapon systems (manned or remotely operated) Any specific customer weapon or mission system Alternator 300 A |
