Group : Tactical Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : AVL HD
Origin : France
Contractor : Panhard & Auverland
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2008
Total Production : ?

The Panhard PVP HD "Heavy Duties", also known as AVL HD, fills the gap between the PVP and PVP XL 4x4 light utility armored vehicles. With an architecture similar to the PVP's, the 7-ton class vehicle can transport a 2-ton payload. It is powered by an IVECO F1C Euro 3 diesel engine developing 163-hp and consuming 17 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. The crew compartment features STANAG level 3 ballistic protection while the engine comportment has STANAG 0 ballistic protection. The PVP HD can be equipped with a roof-mounted machine gun or a remote weapon station.