RENAULT TRUCKS DEFENSE

VAB MARK III - MEDIUM COMBAT SYSTEM

MODULAR DESIGN
Crew: 3+7 Weapon: medium calibre turret (20 to 30 mm) Crew: 2 Load:  2 medical staff + up to 4 strechers

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHTS GVW Max payload Curb weight Weight/power ratio DIMENSIONS Lenght Width Height Wheelbase Ground clearance (under axle) CREW Internal volume Max crew Accessibility 20 t 7.5 t 12.5 t 16 to 20 hp/t 6.7 m 2.55 m 2.2 m 2 m + 1.4 m 0.39 m DRIVELINE Engine Renault Dxi 7 (diesel) Max power Series: 320 hp (Euro III) / 340 hp (Euro V) On demand: 400 hp (Euro V) Max torque 1,200 Nm @ 1,200-1,700 rpm Engine replacement Less than 2 hours Gearbox Automatic (6 forward +1 reverse speed) Tires 1400 R20 Alternator 310 A Options CTIS, cold-starting (-32 C), amphibious kit (GVW < 16 tonnes), winch PROTECTION Balistic protection Mine & IED protection NBC protection Fire protection Up to level 4 (NATO Stanag 4569) Up to MRAP level

Whatever the mission, wherever, whenever

Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) Crew: 2+10 Weapon:  12.7 mm RCWS (front) 7.62 mm protected weapon station (rear)

Ambulance (AMB) Crew: 2+4 Load exemples: sensors on a telescopic  mast, battlefield radar, mini-UAV, SATCOM...

13 m3 2+10 See version details next page 2 side doors 2 rear doors Option: rear ramp

Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) Crew: 2+2 Weapon:  120 mm mortar (rear) with 40 rounds 12.7 mm RCWS (front)

Intelligence Surveillance & Targeting (ISTAR) Crew: 2+4 Load: c  ommand & control systems Weapon: 1  2.7 mm RCWS

LIFECYCLE SUPPORT
y 1,500 Renault Trucks service points

in 110 countries.

y A complete range of support services:

- training and technical documentation, - diagnosis and maintenance, - spare parts, - assistance.

Mortar Carrier (MC)

Command Post (CP)

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VAB MARK III

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VAB MARK III - MEDIUM COMBAT SYSTEM

RENAULT TRUCKS DEFENSE

VAB MARK III - MOBILE & SURVIVABLE

RENAULT TRUCKS DEFENSE

VAB MARK III - CONNECTED

MOBILITY, SURVIVABILITY & PAYLOAD at MEDIUM WEIGHT

y New family of 6x6 medium armored vehicles (GVW = 20 tonnes) designed with proven components

ALL-TERRAIN MOBILITY
y OFF-ROAD DRIVELINE:

BATTLENET INSIDE TM
As a medium combat system for current and future battlefields, the VAB Mark III receives the BATTLENET INSIDE innovative electronic architecture designed by Renault Trucks Defense. BATTLENET INSIDE is based on open, standardized and proven COTS solutions coming from the IP technologies: Switched Ethernet, SNMP administration, Voice over IP, MPEG4 video standard, Open Source developments. The BATTLENET INSIDE Ethernet backbone is made of: 2 Ethernet switches Optic fiber network IP interfaces

and 30 years of experience with the famous VAB family.

- 6x6 with independant suspensions, - powerfull Renault DXi 7 engine, - automatic gearbox, - limited size (2,55 m width) and weight for urban manoeuvre and airtransport by C-130 (with preparation) or A400M, - options: rear steering axle (turning diameter = 14 m), amphibious kit (GVW 16 tonnes), CTIS, cold starting (-32).
y PERFORMANCES:

y The best solution for current and future medium forces:

- Modular design, sufficient payload and innovative electronic architecture to accomodate various mission and weapon systems with a growth potential. - All-terrain mobility. - Survivability up to MRAP level.
y A cost-effective solution:

- 80% of the capabilities of an 8x8 vehicle for half the cost. - Low lifecycle cost and access to the Renault Trucks worldwide support network.

MODULAR DESIGN
Trench 0.9 m Vertical obstacle 0.5 m Gradient 47% Side slope 40% Fording 1.5 m Amphibious (option)

Max speed: 105 km/h Autonomy: 890 km

Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV)

Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

Command Post (CP)

TOTAL SURVIVABILITY
y Limited size to minimize detection and targeting by ennemy

forces.

y Excellent situational awareness for the crew:

- Large front and side armored windows. - Options: 360 camera surveillance system (day/night), Battle Management System (BMS), intercom, radios, gunshot acoustic detector...
y State of the art protection against balistic threats

Advantages on the battlefield

y Enhance combat efficiency:

Ambulance (AMB)

Intelligence Surveillance & Targeting (ISTAR)

Mortar Carrier (MC)

- In-vehicle networking of all equipments and power management systems to improve platform and crew efficiency. - Multi-platforms networking for shared situational awareness and collaborative action on the digitized battlefield.
y Enhance modularity and scalability by pluging and playing any:

up to NATO level 4 (Stanag 4569).

PAYLOAD & FIREPOWER

y Sufficient payload (7,5 tonnes) and internal volume (13 m3)

- Monocoque armored steel hull with modular and evolutive add-on armor systems. - Options: run-flat, slat armor against RPGs, active protection system (APS), smoke grenade launchers, laser/ radar warning systems.
y Mine and IED protection up to a MRAP level. y NBC protection (option). y Fire extinguishing systems.

for any customer specific mission or weapon system without compromising mobility and protection.

- weapon system, - C4ISTAR system, - protection system,

y Lower lifecycle costs:

y Fitted for small and medium calibre weapon systems

(up to 30 mm remotely operated or 1 man turret), 120 mm mortar systems, missile launchers

- reduce timing and costs for design, integration and upgrades, - easier and cheaper maintenance through health usage and monitoring systems (HUMS).

y Growth potential for future upgrades.