Renault GBC 180
The Renault GBC 180 is an all-terrain truck used by the French armed forces, in use since the late 1990s.
Renault GBC 180 | |
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Type | Heavy cargo truck |
Place of origin | France |
Service history | |
In service | Late 1990s |
Used by | French Army |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Renault Trucks |
Produced | 1997 to Present |
No. built | 5,500+ |
Specifications | |
Length | 7.27 - 8.25 m[1] |
Width | 2.49 m |
Height | 2.92 - 3.27 m |
Crew | 2 + 15 |
Engine | Renault 6 cylinder diesel 175 hp |
Payload capacity | 5,000 kg |
Ground clearance | 0.60 m |
Operational range | 800+ km |
Maximum speed | 88 km/h |
History
The GBC 180 is an advanced upgrade and refurbished version of the Berliet GBC 8 KT, with a new engine and transmission, and an increased payload of 5,000 kg.[2]
The GBC 180 conversion was announced in 1997, when a first batch of 2,800 trucks were ordered. By 2009, over 5,500 trucks were upgraded to the GBC 180 variant.
Characteristics
The GBC 180 has a six-cylinder diesel engine, the MIDR 06.02.26. The engine can run on diesel or kerosene.
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References
- "GBC 180 - un véhicule tactique 6 x 6" (in French). Defense.gouv.fr. Retrieved 2013-07-19.
- ARG. "Renault GBC-180". Military-today.com. Retrieved 2013-07-19.
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