Véhicule d'Action dans la Profondeur

The Véhicule d'Action dans la Profondeur is a military vehicle built by Panhard.[1] It has an empty weight of 2500 kg and a useful payload of 1500 kg,[2] and is a stealthy vehicle intended for use deep in hostile territory.[3] It is an improvement on the design of the Véhicule Blindé Léger, retaining the armoured floor (for protection against landmines) but with side armour and doors removed. It has a Steyr diesel engine and can be fitted with a variety of weapons.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Panhard General Defense Vehicule d'Action dans la Profondeur (VAP) (France), Special attack vehicles". Janes. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
  2. ↑ http://www.panhard.fr/anglais/VAP.php
  3. ↑ http://www.armyrecognition.com/2008_mois/eurosatory_2008_show_daily_news_pictures_international_international_exhibition_land_airland_defence.html
  4. ↑ "VAP". Deagel. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
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