The ACMAT VLRA TDN-TDE Commando is a high mobility tactical vehicle developed and designed by the French Defence manufacturer ACMAT defence to provide a new concept of high mobility and payload with fire power for Special Forces Operations or reconnaissance missions. The VLRA Commando was unveiled at Eurosatory 2010, the defence exhibition in Paris.
Country users: France
Technical Data
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Armament
Firepower is one of the main requests for Special Forces Operations vehicles. The VLRA 2 TDN-TDE Commando is fitted with a roof-mounted station that can be armed with a 7.62 mm, 12.7 mm machine gun, or 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. The front and rear of the vehicle can be equipped with a swivel station for a 5.56 mm machine gun. To increase its self-protection, the VLRA TDN-TDE Commando is equipped with a range of 4 launch grenade dischargers mounted on each side of the vehicle.
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Design and protection
The layout of the VLRA 2 TDN-TDE Commando is standard, with the engine at the front, crew cab at the center, and troop's compartment at the rear. The crew cab has a windscreen that can be folded forward onto the bonnet, which increases the visibility of the driver and the commander. The crew is protected by a tubular frame roll-bar. The troop's area can carry 3 soldiers with a maximum payload of 4,500 kg. Seats can be fitted down the sides or center of the cargo area for carrying personnel. The VLRA Commando is based on the standard VLRA TDN-TDE with open-top crew and rear compartment which allows to carrying multiple weapon systems while providing maximum situational awareness for its operators. In this manner, either the operator in the rear could stand up to observe from the open hatch or engage hostile targets. In option the vehicle can be upgraded with armour protection kit to increase protection against small arms firing and mine blast.
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Mobility
The VLRA 2 TDN-TDE Commando is motorized with a Volvo 5.0-litre Turbo Diesel Intercooler engine developing a power output of 190 hp (140 kW) at 2,300 rpm coupled to a six-speed ZF manual or five-speed automatic gearbox. In standard configuration, the vehicle is delivered with two fuel tanks with a capacity of 180 liters each, allowing it to travel long distances without refueling. The VLRA Commando can run at a maximum speed of 110 km/h with a maximum range of 1,400 km. The VLRA TDN-TDE Commando uses a 4x4 chassis with parabolic multi-leaf suspension and oleo-pneumatic shock absorbers. The VLRA TDN-TDE has ground clearance of 600 mm maximum, and is capable of bridging a 1,000 mm gap and has a maximum approach angle of 45-degrees.
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Combat Equipment
The standard equipment of VLRA 2 Commando includes a self-recovery 6,800 kg capacity winch mounted at the front of the chassis, four 20-litre jerrycans for additional fuel or water, a runflat device system, a 24-volt pre-equipment kit for radio communication systems, and a spare wheel on each side of the troop's compartment
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