Sherpa light carrier
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 SHERPA LIGHT “Carrier” is a cargo/utility version available in unarmoured and armoured variants with a short or long cab (2 or 4 soldiers). It is able to transport up to 4.5 tonnes of payload including a 10 feet shelter.
Main technical specifications :
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 335/80 R20 |
| 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 | 130 or 164 l |
| Fording (with preparation) | 0,75 m (1,5 m) |
| Vertical obstacle | 0,4 m |
| Trench | 0,9 m |
| Slope | 60 % |
| Side-slope | 40 % |
| Air transport | A400M, C-130 |
ARMOR |
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| Cab | Unarmoured or armoured as per STANAG 4569 |
WEIGHT |
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| GVW | 9.4 to 10.5 t |
| Payload (unarmoured) | 3.5 to 4.5 t |
| GTW | 12.9 to 15.5 t |
DIMENSIONS |
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| Wheelbase | 4.1 to 4.5 m |
| Overall length / width / height | According to wheelbase |
| Ground clearance (under belly) | 0.6 m |
| Number of seats | 2 or 4 |
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 |
OPTIONS |
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| Confort | Right hand drive Air conditioning |
| Mobility | Central Tyres 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) Alternator 300 A |
