VAB Mark II 4x4/6x6
Description
The VAB Mark II is a new armored personnel carrier as robust and reliable as the “combat proven” VAB (more than 5000 units worldwide) but upgraded to the latest standards in terms of mobility (320 hp engine), payload, protection (ballistic, mine and IED kits) and comfort.
The VAB Mark II is ideally suited for combat and peace keeping missions with the capacity to transport up to 2+10 soldiers. The VAB Mark II 6x6 and 4x4 variants are also adaptable to any customer’s specific need: ambulance, command post, weapon systems carrier…
Main technical specifications
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WEIGHTS |
4x4 |
6x6 |
| Curbweight Add-on armour |
10.1 t 3 t |
11,5 t 3 t |
| Combatweight (armoured personal carrier) |
15,8 t | 17,2 t |
| Maximum weight Growth potential |
16,5 t 0,7 t |
18,5 t 1,3 t |
DIMENSIONS |
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| Wheelbase | 3m | |
| Overall length / width / height | 5,9/2,5/2,2m | |
| Ground clearance (under belly) | 0.4m | |
| Number of seats Internal volume |
12 11,1m |
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ENGINE |
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| Type | Renault DXi7 |
| Specifications | Diesel - 6 cylinders High pressure Common rail injection |
| Emission compliance | Euro III |
| Max power | 235 kW (320 hp) at 2300 rpm |
| Max torque | 1200 Nm from 1200 to 1700 rpm |
PROTECTION |
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| Cab | Monocoque armour steel welded structure |
DRIVELINE & TRANSMISSION |
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| Transfer box | ZF 6 HP 502 Automatic (6+1 speeds) |
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| Tyres |
1400 R20 with run-flat system |
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| Steering | Hydraulic power assisted |
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| Brakes |
Hydraulic power assisted |
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| Alternator |
100A | |
PERFORMANCES |
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| Max. speed | 105 km/h |
| Max range | 1000 km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 300 l |
| Fording | 1,5m |
| Vertical obstacle | 0,5 m |
| Trench | 1 m |
| Gradient | 60 % |
| Side slope | 40 % |
| Air transport | A400M, C-130 |
OPTIONS |
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| Comfort |
Reinforced air conditioning |
| Mobility |
ABS |
| Payload/Protection |
NBC Protection |
| Systems | 12,7mm manned or remotely operated weapon system Any customer specific mission or weapon system Alternator 330A |
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Reinforced air conditioning |
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Independent heater with cold starting (-32° C) |
