Griffon MEPAC
Griffon MEPAC
Self-Propelled Howitzers
Basic Information
Name
Griffon MEPAC
Designation
Griffon MEPAC
Alternate Designation
Mortier Embarque Pour l’Appui au Contact
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Howitzers
Manufacturer
Arquus, NEXTER, Thales
Date of Introduction
2024
Description
The Griffon MEPAC (Mortier Embarque Pour l’Appui au Contact / mounted mortar for front-line fire support) is a mortar carrier variant of the Griffon multi-role armored vehicle equipped with the 2R2M 120 mm mortar systems. The French Defense Procurement (DGA) ordered 54 Griffon MEPAC systems on December 30, 2019, through a contract awarded to a consortium formed by Nexter, Arquus and Thales. The French Army will take delivery of these artillery weapon systems between 2023 and 2027.
Ground Specifications
Mobility Type
Wheeled (6x6)
Main Weapon
120 mm mortar (120mm)
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Self-Propelled Howitzers
Status
Active
Also Known As
Mortier Embarque Pour l’Appui au Contact
Origin
France
Contractors
Arquus, NEXTER, Thales
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2024
Total Production
54
Specifications (Deagel)
Wheel Drive
6
Wheels
6
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
120 millimeter
Mass — Combat Weight
24 ton
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Towed Mortars: 2R2M (1)
Variants
Variant 1
Griffon
Variant 2
Griffon CPV
Variant 3
Jaguar
Variant 4
Griffon VOA
Variant 5
Griffon SAN
Variant 6
Griffon MEPAC
Details
Country of Origin
France
Category
Artillery
Land > Artillery
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003083
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
24000 kg
Operators (1)
France
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