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

Key Data
Crew	12 (driver, commander and 10 fully equipped troops)
Dimensions
Maximum Height	1.35m
Floor Length	2.46m
Roof Length	2.82m
Overall Effective Volume	10m³
Rear Compartment Volume	6m³
Rear Operating Width	1.17m
Rear Operating Height	1.2m
Weights
4x4 Unladen Weight, in Running Order	9,300kg
4x4 Combat Weight (maximum options included)	13,600kg
6x6 Unladen Weight, in Running Order	10,500kg
6x6 (Maximum Options Included)	14,800kg
Engines
Amphibious Operations	Water jet propulsion system
Turbo-Diesel Engine	Renault MIDR 062045 intercooled
Engine Speed	2,100rpm
Maximum Output	300hp (219k)
Maximum Torque	1,200nm at 1,200rpm
Power-to-Maximum-Weight Ratio	21hp/t (6x6) 23hp/t (4x4)
Performance
Road Speed	110km/h
Minimum Speed	2.5km/h
Acceleration to 1,000m	54 seconds
Gradient	60%
Angle of Approach / Departure	45°
Side Slope	35%
Trench	1.5m
Step	0.65m
Speed on Water	8.5km/h
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