VAB (Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde)

Specifications - VAB (Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde) Wheeled Armoured Fighting Vehicle, France


Key Data
Crew12 (driver, commander and 10 fully equipped troops)
Dimensions
Maximum Height1.35m
Floor Length2.46m
Roof Length2.82m
Overall Effective Volume10m³
Rear Compartment Volume6m³
Rear Operating Width1.17m
Rear Operating Height1.2m
Weights
4x4 Unladen Weight, in Running Order9,300kg
4x4 Combat Weight (maximum options included)13,600kg
6x6 Unladen Weight, in Running Order10,500kg
6x6 (Maximum Options Included)14,800kg
Engines
Amphibious OperationsWater jet propulsion system
Turbo-Diesel EngineRenault MIDR 062045 intercooled
Engine Speed2,100rpm
Maximum Output300hp (219k)
Maximum Torque1,200nm at 1,200rpm
Power-to-Maximum-Weight Ratio21hp/t (6x6) 23hp/t (4x4)
Performance
Road Speed110km/h
Minimum Speed2.5km/h
Acceleration to 1,000m54 seconds
Gradient60%
Angle of Approach / Departure45°
Side Slope35%
Trench1.5m
Step0.65m
Speed on Water8.5km/h
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