Nexter Systems – VBCI 8X8 Amoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle [360p]

Designed as an Infantry Fighting Vehicle to accompany Main Battle Tanks under the most extreme conditions, the VBCI represents the best balanced solution between protection, performance and payload. From high-intensity combat missions to peacekeeping duties, the VBCI will keep an entire infantry section safe.

UNRIVALLED OVERALL SURVIVABILITY

Ballistic protection provided the aluminium alloy hull with modular add-on armour (RPG, IED, top attack, etc.) or Hard-Kill type protection
Mine protection
Protection against IEDs (blast, fragments, EFP)
Stealth (low radar and thermal signature)
Soft-kill protection (infra-red jammer system, smoke-grenade launchers, etc.)
CBRN protection

REMARKABLE COMBAT EFFICIENCY

Mobility performance of tracked vehicles off-road and of-wheeled vehicles on-road
Air transportable by RCAF CC-177
Exceptional manoeuvrability including in urban areas
Crew comfort for a complete infantry squad (spacious interior, meets international occupant size criteria, low noise and vibration levels, air conditioning)
Easy embarking and disembarking
High fire power

A RANGE OF VEHICLES BASED ON THE SAME PLATFORM

Of 630 vehicles ordered by the French Army, more than 400 are now in service.
The French Army have 4 versions:
Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Mortar vehicle
Anti-tank missile (ERYX) vehicle
Command Post Vehicle
Based on the same platform, several other variants are available:
Armoured Personnel Carrier (up to 14 soldiers)
Ambulance
Recovery vehicle
Workshop vehicle
Engineer vehicle
Designed for long-term growth (survivability, payload, power supply)

INNOVATIVE IN-SERVICE SUPPORT

Low life cycle support
Ease of maintenance
Availability commitment
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