VBCI
Type: Armored Fighting Vehicle
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KNDS)
Overview
Véhicule Blindé de Combat d'Infanterie — the French Army's principal 8x8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle. The VBCI-2 variant mounts a Nexter T40 turret with the CTA International 40mm cased-telescoped cannon, one of the most advanced medium-caliber weapons in service. The base VBCI weighs 28 tonnes with STANAG 4569 Level 4 protection, mine blast protection, and NBC system. Carries 8 dismounts plus a crew of 3. Powered by a Volvo D12 550 hp engine with a top speed of 100 km/h on road. Over 630 delivered to the French Army. The vehicle has seen combat deployment in Mali, Lebanon, and other French overseas operations.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 2 + 9 troops |
|---|---|
| armor | STANAG 4569 Level 5 (frontal) |
| width_m | 2.98 |
| armament | 25mm M811 Bushmaster II, 7.62mm coaxial |
| length_m | 7.6 |
| range_km | 750 |
| max_speed_kmh | 100 |
| weight_tonnes | 29.5 |
Operators
- France
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