MilitaryVAB VOA (OP)
Armored Vehicleconfirmed
The Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé (VAB; literally meaning "Armoured Forward Vehicle"; but more appropriately translated: "Armoured Vanguard Vehicle") is a French armoured personnel carrier and support vehicle designed and manufactured by Renault Trucks Defense (now known as Arquus). It entered French service in 1979 and around 5,000 were produced for the French Army as well as for export. It has seen combat in various conflicts in Africa, Asia as well as Europe and has also been exported to more than 15 countries. A polyvalent military vehicle, the VAB has more than thirty variants and sub-variants.
Specifications
| Type | Armored Vehicle |
| Origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Renault Trucks Defense, MACK Defense |
| Introduced | 1979 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 13 t |
| Length | 5.98 m |
| Speed | 110 km/h |
| Range | 1,200 km |
| Crew | 2 |
| Main armament | 1 × AA52 7.62 mm machine gun or 1x M2 12.7mm machine gun |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| France | 40 | confirmed |
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