VAB MK 3

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Modularity

Survivability

Mobility

Ease of maintenance

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VAB MK 3

VAB MK 3 is a new family of 6x6 medium weight armoured vehicles offering very high level performance in terms of mobility, protection and payload. VAB MK 3 benefits from forty years experience through the VAB legacy.

The vehicle, driven from behind the windshield, provides the on-board commander and driver with excellent observation capacity.

Its compact profile facilitates optimal stealth in urban and mountainous environment.

A complete systems offer integrating top-level technologies and allowing the completion of all combat missions in collaborative mode.

Low procurement cost and access to the Volvo / Renault Trucks maintenance network across the entire world.

Performance close to an 8x8 at an economic cost.

Combat-proven for 40 years

MODULARITY

SURVIVABILITY

EASE OF MAINTENANCE

MOBILITY

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Weight and Dimensions

  • GVW :  20 t
  • Length : 7,3 m
  • Width : 2,65 m
  • Height : 2,5 m
  • Wheelbase : 2 + 1,4 m
  • Ground Clearance : 0,585 m
  • Max Crew. : 2 + 10

 

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Mobility

With an engine up to 370 hp, the VAB MK3 is characterized by its speed, agility on all types of terrains and its firepower. Excellent off road capacity allows the VAB MK3 to pass every kind of obstacle.

HIGH MOBILITY DRIVELINE

  • 6x6 driveline with independent suspension
  • Powerful engine (up to 370 hp) with automatic transmission
  • Centralised dynamic inflation system and run-flat tires

AMPHIBIOUS VERSION

  • Vehicle capable of water crossings and landing from sea operations
  • Low profile even with amphibious kit modulary
  • Overwater speed : 10 kph

Ability to survive

Thanks to its armored hull, the VAB MK3 allows for a total protection of all operators and security for the mission against ballistic and explosive threats as well as against nuclear, bacteriological or chemical hazards. It is able to complete missions in the most hostile environments and react to all types of threats.

Ability to survive

  • Low profile and excellent view of the tactical situation (wide glazing)
  • Ballistic and mine / IED protection according to STANAG 4569
  • NBC Protection
  • Anti RPG Protection

Optional Weaponry

  • Protected ring mounted for 7.62 / 12.7 / 14.5 mm
  • Remote-controlled turret up to 30 mm
  • Smoke grenade‑launcher
  • Laser detection system
  • RCIED jammer

performance

The VAB MK3 boasts excellent performance levels. Able to travel on very difficult terrains, steep gradients and mountains, including slopes up to 60% and 40% side slopes. It also handles the roads very well, where it can reach 100 kph.

Spécifications
Max road speed 100 kph
Max autonomy 800 km
Air transport C-130 / A400M

Variantes

TROOP TRANSPORT

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INFANTRY COMBAT VEHICLE

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RECONNAISSANCE AND FIRE SUPPORT VEHICLE

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MORTAR CARRIER

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COMMAND POST (CP)

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AMBULANCE

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LAW ENFORCEMENT

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Synergy of integrated systems

For mission

FIREPOWER

  • Remote-controlled weapon systems
  • Turrets

MOBILITY

  • Power management
  • Cartography, position and gradient
  • Vehicle status
  • Navigation systems
  • Sensors (peripheral cameras)

COMMUNICATION

  • Radios / Intercoms
  • BMS
  • Crew consoles

PROTECTION

  • Laser / IR alert detection
  • Sniper acoustic detection
  • Smoke grenade-launchers
  • Active protection system

The Battlenet Offer

    Equipment

  • - One 12'' touchpad tablet for the on-board commander
  • - 4 perimeter cameras
  • - 1 video encoder
  • - 1 CAN / Ethernet gateway
  • - 1 GPS antenna

    Features

  • - POI / WP tactial view
  • - Vehicle position
  • - Perimeter vision
  • - Document management

    Equipment

  • - One 12'' touchpad tablet for the on-board commander
  • - 4 perimeter cameras
  • - 1 video encoder
  • - 1 CAN / Ethernet gateway
  • - 1 GPS antenna
  • - One 8.4'' touchpad tablet for the driver
  • - Recording system
  • - Inertial sensor

    Features

  • - POI / WP tactial view
  • - Vehicle position
  • - Perimeter vision
  • - Document management
  • - Recording / photos
  • - Gradient / side slope

    Equipment

  • - One 12'' touchpad tablet for the on-board commander
  • - 4 perimeter cameras
  • - 1 video encoder
  • - 1 CAN / Ethernet gateway
  • - 1 GPS antenna
  • - One 8.4'' touchpad tablet for the driver
  • - Recording system
  • - Inertial sensor
  • - One 12'' touchpad tablet for the gunner
  • - Compass

    Features

  • - POI / WP tactial view
  • - Vehicle position
  • - Perimeter vision
  • - Document management
  • - Recording / photos
  • - Gradient / side slope
  • - On-course management
  • - 3D cartography