VBCI

Infantry fighting vehicle FranceIn service since 2008

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Key specs

Type: Infantry fighting vehicle
Origin: France
Manufacturer: GIAT IndustriesRenault Trucks Defense
Designer: GIAT Industries, Renault Trucks Defense
Designed: 2000
Entered service: 2008
Produced: 2008–2018
Units produced: 630
Status: In service
Crew: 2

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Overview

VBCI is an infantry fighting vehicle from France, made by GIAT IndustriesRenault Trucks Defense. It entered service in 2008; it was produced from 2008 to 2018; 630 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 25 mm. It is used or was used by France, and saw combat in the War in Afghanistan.

Armament

Main armament: GIAT M811 25 mm autocannon (400 rounds/ minute)
Caliber: 25 mm
Maximum range of fire: 2 km
Secondary armament: co-axial 7.62 mm machine gun

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 29 t
Length: 7.60 m
Width: 2.98 m
Height: 3.00 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: Renault Diesel
Power: 410 kW
Road speed: 100 km/h
Operational range: 750 km
Suspension: Wheel
Armour: Protection against 14.5 mm API

Users & conflicts

Conflicts

War in Afghanistan

Operators

France

Sources

Wikipedia (ru): VBCI, Wikipedia
Wikipedia: VBCI, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.