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Sherpa 2

Sherpa 2

Tactical Vehicles
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Basic Information
Name
Sherpa 2
Designation
Sherpa 2
Alternate Designation
Sherpa Light APC, Sherpa Light Scout, Tupi VBMT-LR
Equipment Type
Tactical Vehicles
Manufacturer
Renault Trucks Defense
Date of Introduction
2007
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.

Ground Specifications
Crew 4
Mobility Type Wheeled (4x4)
Main Weapon 12.7 millimeter (13mm)
Max Speed 120.0 km/h
Range 850.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Tactical Vehicles
Status Active
Also Known As Sherpa Light APC, Sherpa Light Scout, Tupi VBMT-LR
Origin France
Contractor Renault Trucks Defense
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2007
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 4
Wheel Drive 4
Wheels 4
Dimensions — Ground Clearance 330 millimeter
Dimensions — Height 2.0 meter
Dimensions — Length 5.3 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 12.7 millimeter
Dimensions — Width 2.4 meter
Mass — Empty Weight 7,500 kilogram
Mass — Max Weight 11,500 kilogram
Mass — Payload 2,200 kilogram
Performance — Max Range 850 kilometer
Power — Power 160 hp
Speed — Cruise Speed 70 kph
Speed — Top Speed 120 kph
Volume — Fuel Tank Capacity 200 liter
Volume — Payload Capacity 2.5 metric ton
Variants
Variant 1 Sherpa 3
Variant 2 Sherpa 3A
Variant 3 Sherpa 2
Variant 4 Sherpa A2M
Details
Country of Origin France
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.3 m
Width
2.4 m
Height
2 m
Weight
11500 kg
Operators (4)
France
Brazil
Morocco
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