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PANHARD VBL

 

 

TYPE:	Armored Vehicle
DESCRIPTION:	Panhard VBL Range
PRICE:	Upon Request
PACKING:	Ex-Works

 

 

PANHARD VBL RANGE

 

 

 

 

The VBL is in service in 16 armies. It is used mainly for scouting and reconnaissance missions but it can also afford with success antitank or air defense mission. The VBL is the spearhead of the French armour units. It has been used in all operations in Africa, Lebanon, Kosovo and Afghanistan since 15 years. More than 2,300 VBL are in duty all over the world.   Armement The PL127 turret is in duty with VBL in many armies. The gunner of the 12.7 HMG is very well protected. In numerous operations, the VBL 12.7 gives the projected forces a very useful firepower. A 40 mm grenades launcher can also be implemented instead of the 12.7 mm

 

 

 

 

TYPE    V.B.L (Light Armoured Vehicle) CHASSIS    Entirely armoured integral hull, floor included BODY    Armoured hull: STANAG level 1 protection       DIMENSIONS   WEIGHTS             Length without equipment   (jerrycan included) 4,095 mm       Weight without equipment 3,100 kg     Length without equipment (without jerrycan) 3,925 mm       Weight in combat order 4,000 kg     Width 2,020 mm       Payload 900 kg     Height at roof top 1,700 mm           Wheel base (left) 2,705 mm           Wheel base (right) 2,655 mm           Gauges Front 1,687 mm           Gauges Rear 1,693 mm           Ground clearance 370 mm                   ENGINE       Brand / Type    Capacity    Maximum power    Maximum torque    Fuel         PEUGEOT XD 3T or Steyr 2,500 cm3 95 hp (Peugeot) or 125hp (Steyr) 21 mdaN à 2,250 tr/min Diesel PERFORMANCES       Maximum speed    Approach angle    Departure angle    Side slope    Gradient    Ford    Range     95 Km/h 80° 60° 30% >50% 0.90 m 600 km to 800 km GEAR BOX       Brand     ZF 3HP22 automatic gearbox with 3 gears TRANSFER CASE       Brand / Type   Panhard 2 gears 4 x 4 permanent Four wheel drive system AXLES       Type   Panhard with limited sliding differentials SUSPENSION       Front    Rear   4 permanent wheel-drive Independant wheels BRAKES       Principle   Citroën High pressure WHEEL REDUCER        Principe   Compressed gears STEERING       Type   Power steering 650 m FUELING       Tank capacity   100 litres ELECTRICITY        24 V direct suppression EG13 Black-out PNEUMATIQUES       Combat tyres    Michelin with VFI   900x16x2 Hutchinson CREW        3 – 4 persons SERIAL EQUIPMENT        Heating   OPTIONS Air conditionné NBC Amphibie

 

 

 

 

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VBL MISTRAL

 

 

 

Albi system gives the opportunity to defend a mobile force with the surface to air missiles Mistral.

 

 

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VBL ANTI-TANK

VBL is very well fitted for antitank defence: Stealthy and very mobile, antitank VBL is used for those missions in many armies. Different versions of antitank VBL have been developed: VBL MILAN, VBL KORNET, VBL TOW and VBL INGWE.

 

 

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VBL SOURCE - INTEL

 

This version of VBL has been developed in cooperation with THALES. The source system offer reconnaissance units to enhance their range of missions. This system allows also scout units to be integrated in a digitalized network.

 

 

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VBL RECCO

 

This version has been developed for the 2nd regiment de Hussards. 61 VB2L are adapted for observation missions carrying a SOPHIE camera. 16 VB2L are specially designed for target designation with laser telemetry. 8 VB2L are intended for technical support. And 6 VB2L are specialized in waterborne reconnaissance. The crews have a canoe and observation equipment.

 

 

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