VLRA

Total Production : ?

Model Status Year Produced
VLRA 4x4 Active ?
VLRA 6x6 Active ?
VLRA 2 Active 2010 ?



VLRA 4x4

Group : Military Trucks
Status : Active
Also Known As : TPK 415 SM3/FSP, TPK 415 STL, TPK 420 BL4, TPK 420 BL4-MO, TPK 420 PMB, TPK 420 SL7, TPK 420 SM3, TPK 420 STL, TPK 420 VCT, TPK 425 SAM, TPK 425 STL/SH, TPK 430 F, TPK 432 SB, TPK 433 SB, TPK 436 SCM, TPK 436 STL/SH, Vehicule de Liaison de Reconnaissance et d'Appui
Origin : France
Contractor : ACMAT
Total Production : ?

The VLRA (Vehicule de Liaison de Reconnaissance et d'Appui / Liaison, Reconnaissance and Support Vehicle) 4x4 is a family of all wheel drive military trucks developed by ACMAT and capable of carrying payloads ranging from 1.5-ton to 3.5-ton. The VLRA 4x4 is available in the following roles: command and communications vehicle (TPK 420 VCT); multipurpose tactical vehicles (TPK 425 STL/SH and TPK 436 STL/SH); breakdown logistic vehicle (TPK 420 SL7 and TPK 436 SCM); personnel, cargo or weapon system carriers (TPK 415 SM3/FSP, TPK 420 SM3, TPK 420 STL and TPK 420 PMB mortar carrier); and ambulances van (TPK 425 SAM, TPK 430 F, TPK 432 SB and TPK 433 SB).

The VLRA 4x4 as multipurpose tactical vehicle can carry a load of 3.5-ton over ranges of 500 km to 1,000 km depending on the number of fuel tanks (1 or 2 x 180-l). The vehicle's cab accommodates a three-man crew. The VLRA 4x4 is powered by a 6 cylinder Perkins diesel engine rated at 145-hp. VLRA vehicles are air transportable and can be air dropped by tactical transport aircraft such as C-130 and C-160. The TPK 420 BL4 is a new version featuring a new forward-cab design and improved armor.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
BotswanaActive ?
CameroonActive ?
FranceActive ?
MoroccoActive ?
OmanActive ?
Saudi ArabiaActive ?
SenegalActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Crew 3
Wheel Drive 4
Wheels 4
Mass
Cargo 3,500 kilogram
Empty Weight 5,900 kilogram
Max Weight 9,400 kilogram
Performance
Max Range 1,000 kilometer
Power
Power 145 hp
Volume
Fuel Tank Capacity 360 liter two fuel tanks



VLRA 6x6

Group : Military Trucks
Status : Active
Also Known As : TPK 635 SL7, TPK 635 TSR, TPK 640 CSD, TPK 640 CTL, TPK 640 SM3, TPK 640 WRT, TPK 641 GBS, TPK 641 VPC, TPK 650 BL, TPK 650 SH/STL
Origin : France
Contractor : ACMAT
Total Production : ?

The VLRA (Vehicule de Liaison de Reconnaissance et d'Appui / Liaison, Reconnaissance and Support Vehicle) 6x6 is a family of all wheel drive military trucks developed by ACMAT and capable of carrying payloads ranging from 4-ton to 6-ton. The VLRA 6x6 is available in the following roles: tactical vehicles (TPK 640 SM3, TPK 640 CTL, TPK 641 VPC and TPK 650 SH/STL); light armored wheeled vehicles (TPK 650 BL); logistic vehicle (TPK 635 SL7, TPK 640 WRT and TPK 641 GBS); decontamination vehicle (TPK 640 CSD); and semi trailer tractors (TPK 635 TSR). The semi trailer tractors are capable of towing eight tons to ten tons.

The VLRA 6x6 as multipurpose tactical vehicle can carry a load of 5.6-ton over ranges of 600 km to 1,200 km depending on the load with a single 210-l fuel tank. The vehicle's cab accommodates a three-man crew. The VLRA 6x6 is powered by a 6 cylinder Perkins diesel engine rated at 145-hp. VLRA vehicles are air transportable by means of tactical transport aircraft such as C-130 Hercules and C-160 Transall. The TPK 650 BL features a new forward-cab design also provided to VLRB and TPK 420 BL4.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
FranceActive ?
MoroccoActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Crew 3
Wheel Drive 6
Wheels 6
Mass
Cargo 5,600 kilogram
Empty Weight 6,400 kilogram
Max Weight 12,000 kilogram
Performance
Max Range 600 kilometer
Power
Power 145 hp
Volume
Fuel Tank Capacity 210 liter



VLRA 2

Group : Military Trucks
Status : Active
Origin : France
Contractor : ACMAT
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2010
Total Production : ?

The VLRA (Vehicule de Liaison de Reconnaissance et d'Appui / Liaison, Reconnaissance and Support Vehicle) 4x4 is a family of all wheel drive military trucks developed by ACMAT and capable of carrying payloads ranging from 1.5-ton to 3.5-ton. The VLRA 2 is a follow-on development based upon a 4x4 chassis capable of carrying a payload between 2 and 4.5 tons or up 17 persons. Compared with the VLRA1, the new vehicle is heavier, has a larger cargo capacity and provides a greater range thanks to its Euro 5 190-hp turbo diesel intercooler engine. ACMAT has developed a 15-ton class Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle based on the VLRA 2 chassis.

The VLRA 2 4x4 is a multipurpose tactical vehicle that carry a load of 4.5-ton over ranges of up to 1,400 km using two fuel tanks (2 x 180-l). The vehicle's cab accommodates a three-man crew with seating for up to 14 passengers in the rear compartment. It can be equipped with small caliber weapons such as 12.7mm and 7.62mm machine guns or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher as well as anti-tank and anti-air missile systems. The VLRA 2 vehicle can be airlifted by tactical transport aircraft such as the C-130, C-160 and A400M as well as CH-47 helicopters.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
FranceActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Crew 3
Troops 14
Wheel Drive 4
Wheels 4
Degree
Approach Angle 46 °
Departure Angle 45 °
Dimensions
Ground Clearance 0.35 meter
Height 2.4 meter
Length 7.2 meter
Track 1.8 meter
Wheelbase 4.8 meter
Width 2.4 meter
Energy
Max Torque 680 Nm
Mass
Cargo 4,500 kilogram
Max Weight 15,000 kilogram
Operational Weight 10,500 kilogram
Percentage
Gradient 65 %
Side Slope 30 %
Performance
Ditch Crossing Ability 0.80 meter
Fording Depth 1 meter
Max Range 1,400 kilometer
Step Climbing Ability 0.50 meter
Turning Radius 14.5 meter
Power
Power 190 hp
Speed
Top Speed 110 kph
Volume
Fuel Tank Capacity 360 liter

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State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning

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