| Renault Sherpa Light Scout (former Sherpa 2) | |
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 A Renault Light Scout on display. | |
| Type | Light tactical vehicle |
| Place of origin |
 France |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2006 - Present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 7.7 to 9.8 t |
| Length | 5,900 mm (232.3 in) |
| Width | 2,200 mm (86.6 in) |
| Height | 2,100 mm (82.7 in) |
| Crew | 4 or 5 |
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| Armor | balistic, mine and IED kits |
Main armament | up to 12.7 mm |
| Engine |
Euro 3 or 5 215 hp (160 kW) |
| Suspension | rigid axles |
Operational range | 800 to 900 km |
| Maximum speed | 110 to 120 km/h (68–75 mph) |
The Sherpa Light Scout (former Sherpa 2) is one of the six versions of the SHERPA LIGHT family of 4x4 tactical and light armoured vehicles developed by Renault Trucks Defense. Available in unarmoured or armoured variants (ballistic, mine and IED kits), the Scout is ideally suited for tactical missions such as scouting, patrol, convoy escort and command and liaison. It is able to transport up to 4 or 5 soldiers or a total payload of up to 4 tonnes. With its Renault MD-5 diesel engine developing 215 hp and one of the highest ground clearance of the market, the Sherpa Light Scout is a high mobility vehicle able to cross any obstacle including gradients of up to 100%.
It was officially unveiled to the public at Eurosatory 2006.[1]
Users[]
Comparable French military vehicles[]
- Peugeot P4
- VLRA
- PVP
Other Sherpa vehicles[]
- The Renault Sherpa should not be confused with the Leyland Sherpa — see LDV Pilot.
References[]
- ↑ "Sherpa 3A Renault Trucks Defense Armoured vehicle personnel carrier". Army Recognition. http://www.webcitation.org/6AgrxoUCV. Retrieved 2012-09-14.
- ↑ "Egyptian defence ministry orders Renault Trucks Defense Sherpa Light Scout and MIDS vehicles". 2011-10-21. http://www.webcitation.org/6AgrWtoE6.
- ↑ "Renault APCs set for Indonesian army". http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2011/01/14/Renault-APCs-set-for-Indonesian-army/UPI-44491295004600/. Retrieved 2012-09-14.
- ↑ "Renault Trucks Defense Receives New Orders from Indonesia". Renault Trucks Defense. 2011-01-10. http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/vehicles/renault/press10.html. Retrieved 2012-09-14.
- ↑ "Kosovo Police with SHERPA LIGHT SCOUT". 2013-02-17. http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=671664&page=84.
- ↑ "NSG commandos get new counter-terror machine". 2013=10=28. http://www.mid-day.com/news/2013/oct/171013-nsg-commandos-get-new-counter-terror-machine.htm.
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