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VBL

Whatever the mission, wherever, whenever

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→ www.panhard-defense.fr

→ VBLVBL 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 STEALTHn Stealth: monocoque hull and compact profile

n Agility in obstructed environments (urban areas, mountains…) thanks to its small size

n Fast, easy projection: air transport in C-130 and A400M/Helicopter hoisting

n Amphibious vehicle

MULTIMISSIONn Large number of versions adapted to each mission:

command post, zone surveillance, reconnaissance, anti-tank defence, air defence…

COMBAT PROVENn Used in several theatres of operation:

former Yugoslavia, Lebanon, Ivory Coast, Haiti, Afghanistan, Mali

n In service in 16 countries worldwide

VERSIONS

PANHARD DEFENSE VBL

RECCEMissions 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 / LIAISONMissions Command, liaison

Max crew 3 men

Weapon system Ring-mounted 7.62 mm

ANTI-TANK

Missions Anti-tank

Max crew 2 or 3 men

Weapon system

Portable MBDA MILAN launcher (1+6 missiles) + 7.62 mmPortable TOW launcher (1+4 missiles) + 7.62 mm Portable KBP Kornet-E launcher (1+4 missiles) + 7.62 mmTurret-mounted KBP Kornet-E launcher (4+2 missiles) + 7.62 mm

AIR DEFENCEMissions Air defence

Max crew 3 men

Weapon systemALBI turret (2+4 MBDA Mistral missiles) + 7.62 mm20 mm gun

SURVEILLANCEMissions Zone surveillance

Max crew 3 men

Weapon system Ring-mounted 7.62 mm

EquipmentSurveillance radarMast-mounted optronics platform

Trench0.75 m

Vertical obstacle0.5 m

Gradient50 %

Side slope30 %

Fording0.9 m (without amphibious fiting)

Maximum speed on road: 110 km/hMaximum range (on road at an average speed of 60 km/h): 700 kmAmphibious: 1.5 m/sAir transport: C-130 / A400M, helicopter hoisting

PERFORMANCES *

* The values indicated may vary according to the vehicle configuration.

PANHARD DEFENSE VBL

TECHNICAL FEATURES & EQUIPMENTS

VBLWEIGHT AND SIZE

GVW 4.3 t

Overall dimensions 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

DRIVELINEConfiguration Full time 4x4

Engine 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 •

OPTI

ONS Cold starting (-32°C) •

Electric winch •

Bull bar •

PROTECTIONBalistic Stanag NATO 4569

Mines Stanag NATO 4569

Fire-extinguisher •

OP

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NS

IEDs •

NBC protection •

Smoke grenade-launcher •

RCIED jammer •

Window grids •

Urban zone protection kit •

Cable cutter •

EQUIPMENTSAccessibility 2 side doors, 3 roof hatches, 1 rear door

Air conditioning/heating •

C4ISRAlternator 100 A

OP

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Radio UHF/VHF/HF/PMR

Intercom •

GPS •

Secondary electric network •

Rear camera •

Day and night long-distance surveillance camera

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Sniper acoustic detector •

Police light bar •

Public address •

WEAPON SYSTEMS

OP

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NS Machin gun 7.62 or 12.7 mm (ring-mounted or remote-controlled)

Turret 1 man turret

Missile-launcher anti-tank, anti-aircraft… •

Tear-gas grenade launcher •

PANHARD DEFENSE2 rue Panhard & Levassor91630 Marolles-en-Hurepoix - France

www.panhard-defense.fr

→ www.renault-trucks-defense-group.com

VOLVO GROUP GOVERNMENTAL SALES WORLDWIDEn Our vehicles are supported by a worldwide network of

around 4,000 workshops

A COMPLETE RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICESn Training and technical documentationn Diagnosis and maintenancen Spare partsn Assistance

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