ОБЗОР СИСТЕМЫ
Morocco operates the VAB (Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé) Mk 3 wheeled armored vehicle, procured through French defense cooperation. The VAB is a 6x6 armored vehicle designed for infantry transport, fire support, and command roles. Morocco acquired the Mk 3 modernized variant featuring improved armor protection, updated diesel engine, and modular mission systems. The VAB is used by Moroccan rapid reaction forces and for UN/AU peacekeeping deployments. France shares the platform, providing familiar maintenance and logistics infrastructure. Morocco has deployed VABs in UN operations in Africa.
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ПРОИЗВОДСТВЕННАЯ ИНФОРМАЦИЯ
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ПОСМОТРЕТЬ В ПОЛНОМ РАЗМЕРЕ
VAB Mk 3 - Arquus
ПРЕИМУЩЕСТВА
- 6x6 wheeled configuration provides high strategic mobility
- Modular design supports multiple mission roles
- Shared platform with French Army — familiar logistics
- Good road and cross-country performance
- Used successfully in UN peacekeeping deployments
НЕДОСТАТКИ
- Light armor limits protection against modern AT threats
- Wheeled design less capable than tracked in extreme terrain
- French logistical dependency
- Limited weapons integration compared to modern IFVs
ТЕХНИЧЕСКИЕ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ
CREW2 + 10 Troops
RANGE1,000 Km
ENGINERenault DXi7 Diesel (280 Hp)
WEIGHT15.5 Tonnes (Mk 3)
ARMAMENTVarious RWS Options; 7.62mm Or 12.7mm MG
MAX SPEED92 Km/H
PROTECTIONSTANAG Level 2 Standard; Optional Level 3 Armor Kit
CONFIGURATION6×6 Wheeled
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