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Renault Trucks Defense presents the new VAB Mark III.
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Eurosatory
2014 International Exhibition of Land Defence & Security 16 - 20 June 2014 Paris, France |
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Renault Trucks Defense at Eurosatory 2014 |
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Sunday, June 15, 2014 09:40 PM | |||
Renault Trucks Defense presents the new VAB Mark III during Eurosatory live demonstration | |||
Based on the concept of the original VAB,
Renault Trucks Defense designed the VAB Mark III: a 20t 6x6 medium armored
vehicle wich is as rugged as reliable as its famous predecessor but with
far superior capabilities. |
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New VAB Mark III in live demonstration |
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The VAB Mark III uses very advanced protection and mobility technologies: increased power and payload (up to 4.7t), larger internal volume, better tactical situational awareness, reinforced protection (ballistic kit up to NATO level 4 + anti-blast and IED kits). The
VAB Mark III is ideally suited for combat and riot-control missions with
the ability to transport up to 2+10 soldiers.The VAB Mark III is able
to climb a gradient of up to 60%, negotiate a side slope of 40% and cross
a trench 0.9 m deep and a vertical obstacle 0.5 m high with a foring capability
of 1.5 m. The thull is equipped with 2 front doors, 2 rear swing doors,
a roof hatch, a cab windscreen defrosting system, and comes with a front
area for the driver and commander, an engine compartment, a communication
corridor, and a rear area for troops and equipment. |