Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Aravis

Origin
France

Program Status:
Under Development

Contractor/s
NEXTER

Guns & Missile Launchers:
ARX 20

Description: The Nexter Aravis is a high mobility 4x4 protected multi-mission vehicle intended for land forces in scenarios such as Iraq and Afghanistan. This 12-ton vehicle can be airlifted by C-130, A400M and C-17 aircraft. Its design focuses on countering Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), ballistic threats and mines. The Aravis features level 4 ballistic protection against�14.5mm ballistic threats; level 4 mine protection countering 10kg mines detonating under the belly and wheels; and level 4 artillery splinters protection defeating 155mm artillery threats. It accommodates a permanent crew of two-man and up to six fully equipped troops. In addition to the passive armor protection, the vehicle can be equipped with a remote weapon station such as ARX 20. The Aravis armored vehicle was unveiled at Eurosatory 2008.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 2, Troops 6

Dimensions: Cabin Volume 10 metric ton

Weights: Weight 12 t

Other: Wheel Drive 4, Wheels 4

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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008

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