Griffon VBMR
Type: armored_vehicle
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KNDS)
Overview
Véhicule Blindé Multi-Rôles — the backbone 6x6 multi-role armoured vehicle of the SCORPION programme, replacing the VAB across the French Army. Weighing 24.5 tonnes with a crew of 3 plus 8 dismounts. Features a modular architecture with interchangeable mission kits for troop transport, command post, artillery observation, medical evacuation, and engineer roles. Protected to STANAG 4569 Level 4 with enhanced mine and IED protection. Equipped with Hornet remote weapon station (12.7mm or 40mm grenade launcher), SCORPION vetronics, SICS, and CONTACT radio. 1,872 vehicles ordered with over 500 delivered. Belgium has ordered 382.
Operators
- France
- Belgium
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