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Sherpa 2/3



Sherpa 2




Origin
France


Contractor/s
Renault Trucks Defense

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Description: The Sherpa 2 is a lightweight, 4x4, all-terrain, military tactical vehicle intended to carry a 3.5-ton payload in support of rapid reaction forces. The high mobility Sherpa 2 features a reduced silhouette, advanced armor protection and a four-man crew with a rear loading capacity of 2.5 m3 and 2-ton. In addition the Sherpa 2 cab can be equipped with retractable armor panels and add-on armor kits providing ballistic and mine protection. The Sherpa 2 tactical vehicle is available in many configurations which are air transportable and air droppable.

The 10-ton class Sherpa 2 is powered by a 4-cylinder Euro 4 160-hp engine which allows for a maximum speed of 120 kph on road and a cruising range of 850 km at 70 kph with a 200-l fuel tank. Optional equipment includes: air conditioning, radio, add-on armor kits, engine speed control, central tire inflation system, adjustable steering wheel, roof-mounted 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun, heating system, etc.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 4

Guns: Main Gun Caliber 12.70 mm

Dimensions: Fuel Tank Capacity 200 l (53 gl), Ground Clearance 330 mm, Height 2 m, Length 5.3 m, Payload Capacity 3 metric ton, Width 2.4 m

Weights: Max Weight 11,500 kg (25,353 lb), Min Weight 7,500 kg (16,534 lb), Payload 2,200 kg (4,850 lb)

Performance: Cruise Speed 70 kph (44 mph), Max Range 850 km (459 nm), Top Speed 120 kph (75 mph)

Power: Power 160 hp

Other: Wheel Drive 4, Wheels 4

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France


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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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Meters per Second (mps)   Kilometers per Hour (kph)   Knot (kt)   Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l)   Galon (gl)
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