Patsas French 4x4 Light Armored Vehicle
Patsas
Light Multi-Role Armored Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
Patsas French 4x4 Light Armored Vehicle
Designation
Patsas
Alternate Designation
Patsas
Equipment Type
Light Multi-Role Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer
arquus
Date of Introduction
2010
Description
The Patsas French 4x4 Light Armored Vehicle is a light, open-bodied armored vehicle especially designed for Special Forces. The Patsas can be carried internally by helicopters for deployment on reconnaissance, direct action and logistics missions.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Main Weapon
12.7 mm machine gun or 40mm automatic grenade launcher
Engine
Diesel (175 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
110.0 km/h
Range
1000.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
Patsas
Type
Light Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer
arquus
Configuration
4x4
Crew
2 ea
Passengers
3 ea
Accessories
A spare wheel is mounted to each side of the hull. Standard equipment includes a central tire-inflation system, external shields for the tires. In option, the Bastion Patsas can be equipped with 6,800 kg self-recovery winch mounted at the front of the chassis.
Dimensions
Length
6.3 m
Width
2.3 m
Height
2.4 m
Weight, Combat
12 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
Deutz 1013 or MD5 (4 cylinder)
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
175 hp or 260 hp
Maximum Range
1,000 km
Maximum Speed
110 km/h
Amphibious
No
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
30%
Vertical Step
0.4
Trench
0.8 m
Fording
1.0 m
Main Weapon System
Note
The Patsas is equipped with 360° ring-mounted at the rear of the crew cab which can be armed with a 12.7 mm machine or 40mm automatic grenade launcher. A single swivel weapon station for 5.56 mm machine gun is available at the front of the vehicle for the commander and two at the rear. A bank of grenade launchers can be fitted to each side of the hull. Various types of weapons can be carried on the rear cargo area as anti-tank weapons.
Protection
Armor
Ballistic protection according to STANAG 4569; Mine and IED protection according to STANAG 4569 .
Applique Armor
INA
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
France
Category
Wheeled Light Armored Vehicles
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Wheeled Light Armored Vehicles
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.3 m
Width
2.3 m
Height
2.4 m
Weight
12000 kg
Operators (4)
France
Chad
Saudi Arabia
Togo
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