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AV-VBL

AV-VBL

Tactical Vehicles
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Basic Information
Name
AV-VBL
Designation
AV-VBL
Alternate Designation
AV-BL, AVibras Viaturas Blindadas Leves
Equipment Type
Tactical Vehicles
Manufacturer
Avibras Aeroespacial
Date of Introduction
2000
Description

The AVibras Viaturas Blindadas Leves (AV-VBL), also known as AV-BL, is a 12-ton class all-terrain, high mobility, modular, multi-purpose armored vehicle derived from UNIMOG 4x4 off-road platform. The vehicle can be transported by a single C-130 Hercules aircraft and shows excellent performance in cross-country, desert, sand or mud, as well as under extreme environmental conditions. Typically within the Brazilian Armed Forces, the AV-VBL vehicles are deployed in support of the ASTROS II rocket artillery system.

Ground Specifications
Crew 1
Mobility Type Wheeled (4x4)
Overview (Deagel)
Group Tactical Vehicles
Status Active
Origin Brazil
Contractor Avibras Aeroespacial
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Wheel Drive 4
Wheels 4
Variants
Variant 1 AV-VCC
Variant 2 AV-VBL
Variant 3 AV-VB4-RE Guara
Details
Country of Origin Brazil
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Weight
12000 kg
Operators (2)
Brazil
Malaysia
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