|
Entered service |
1983 |
|
Crew |
3 men |
|
Dimensions and weight |
|
Weight |
13.5 t |
|
Length (gun forward) |
8.09 m |
|
Hull length |
5.63
m |
|
Width |
2.5
m |
|
Height |
2.55 m |
|
Armament |
|
Main gun |
90-mm |
|
Machine guns |
1 x 7.62 mm |
|
Elevation range |
- 8 to + 15 degrees |
|
Traverse range |
360 degrees |
|
Ammunition load |
|
Main gun |
45 rounds |
|
Machine guns |
2 000 rounds |
|
Mobility |
|
Engine |
Renault MIDS 06.20.45 diesel |
|
Engine power |
220 hp |
|
Maximum road speed |
92 km/h |
|
Range |
1 000 km |
|
Maneuverability |
|
Gradient |
50% |
|
Side slope |
30% |
|
Vertical step |
0.6 m |
|
Trench |
1 m |
|
Fording |
1.2 m |
|
The VBC-90 (Vehicule
Blinde de Combat) tank destroyer was designed by Renault for the export
customers. This vehicle uses many automotive components of the
VAB armored personnel carrier. The
first prototype was completed in 1979. This vehicle had no export
success, however the French Gendarmerie took delivery of 28 VBC-90s
in 1983.
The VBC-90
is fitted with a 90-mm high velocity rifled gun. It is worth mentioning
that the same GIAT TS-90 turret is installed on the
Panhard ERC-90 F4 Sagaie tank
destroyer. Anti-armor rounds of the VBC-90 penetrate 250 mm of armor
at 1 000 m range.
The VBC-90
was also proposed with a a more powerful Cockerill 90-mm gun.
Secondary
armament consists of single 7.62-mm coaxial machine gun. Another
7.62-mm anti-aircraft MG was optional.
Vehicle is
powered by the Renault MIDS 06.20.45 turbocharged diesel engine,
developing 220 horsepower. It has a full-time all-wheel drive. Four
front wheels are steered. The VBC-90 is not amphibious.
There were
many variants of the Renault VBC-90, but apart from the standard
production model none of these ever went into production.
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