The vlra 4x4 is powered by a 6 cylinder perkins diesel engine rated at 145hp. The vlra 6x6 is powered by a 6 cylinder perkins diesel engine rated at 145hp. The first time in production was the tf model with a ford engine and the. Acmat altv light tactical vehicle acmat paris acmat logistic support french army paris france july 14, 2011. Acmat was founded as the alm sa ateliers legueu meaux in 1954 by rene legueu as a meauxbased manufacturer of wheeled military vehicles. The price of this other alm acmat tpk 635c 6x6 feuerwehr firetruck 3.
Acmat is a subsidiary of arquus defense, previously renault truck defense, which since 22 may 2006 has been a wholly owned subsidiary of renault trucks. Acmat altv french 4x4 light utility vehicle united states army. The first time in production was the tf model with a ford engine and the tpk model with a perkins engine. Acmat presents the latest generation of military tactical and armoured vehicles, the new vlra 2 light tactical military vehicles, the altv checkpoint light protected firing post vehicle and the. The hosting costs of websites on this system have historically been covered by advertising. Volvo groups arquus scarabee is a crabwalking, remotecontrolled euro humvee. The lowstress way to find your next army truck driver job opportunity is on simplyhired. Volvo groups arquus scarabee is a crabwalking, remote.
Available in 4x4, the lsv is design is on military offtheshelf chassis, combined with a ballistic steel protected crew cell. It offers high mobility, payload and protection to meet the mission requirements of the military forces. The pink sheets is an electronic network through which participating brokerdealers can make markets, and enter orders to buy and sell securities. They even produce an armoured variant of both the 4x4 and 6x6 versions of the vlra. Vlra vehicles are air transportable and can be air dropped by tactical transport aircraft such as c and c160.
Job training for a motor transport operator requires 10 weeks of basic combat training and seven weeks of advanced individual training. A day in the life of an army truck driver in afghanistan. At eurosatory 2010, the acmat unveils its new light wheeled armoured vehicle the bastion hd. Acmat vlra 2 bastion hd altv check point new range of. Acmat uses many of the same parts for all of its line of vehicles.
Since 1965 the production of the main conventional series was continued under the name almacmat. This cell incorporates the drivers cab and cargo, which are communicating, offering more than m3 of volume in the standard 4x4 version, and can be increased to 16 m3 for the ambulance version. Besides, the french army has more than enough wheeled vehicles in its. Acmat truck, 14 ads of second hand acmat truck for sale. Light tactical vehicle military pickup truck with multiple configurations name crew value 1 driver units ea name brake system front value ventilated discs with abs name brake system rear value drums with abs.
Panhard had been under citroen ownership, then psa after the 1974 peugeot citroen merger, for 40 years. The ground clearance of this vehicle is marginally higher than that of the humvee. Acmat altv airtransportable vehicule tactique leger. Altv acmat light tactical vehicle torpedo from acmat is a 4. Some sources report that it is based on nissan commercial pickup truck. Acmat vlra 2 bastion hd altv check point new range of tactical. Close out last quarters counseling assessment section of da form 4856e comment on the successful completion of last quarters goals. However changes in the way people use the internet, including adblocking mean that. The altv was the first military pickup produced in france. The vlra family of vehicles are in service with the armed forces of over 50 nations. It was formed by the acquisition of panhard by auverland in 2005. Sherpa light is a complete family of light tactical vehicles sharing the same 4x4 chassis specifically designed for military needs and offering high performance in terms of mobility, protection and payload. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in simulation yet over 200 training hours are spent in actual vehicles and field training environments. It seems acmat, the bastions manufacturer and a member of the renault.
This apc is mainly intended for troop transportation. Discuss new ways to achieve the goals not accomplished from last quarter. A french company that makes some of the worlds toughest trucks has won an order worth nearly 600,000 for vehicles to support irelands elite army ranger wing. Sherpa light has assured numerous armies and police forces in france and several nato countries, the middle east, asia and latin america. These vehicles are designed to equip irish rangers arw, irish special forces regiment based in kildare.
Jun 26, 2019 volvo groups arquus scarabee is a crabwalking, remotecontrolled euro humvee. Sep 3, 2012 panhard is a french manufacturer of light tactical and military vehicles. Some of their heavy trucks and commercial vehicles are also available in civilian versions. Jun 01, 2011 acmat presents the latest generation of military tactical and armoured vehicles, the new vlra 2 light tactical military vehicles, the altv checkpoint light protected firing post vehicle and the. Altv acmat light tactical vehicle torpedo army technology. This lightweight allterrain vehicle is designed to provide great tactical mobility with a high maximum speed and exceptional offroad performance. Dec 10, 2010 a day in the life of an army truck driver in afghanistan. Matson, task force bastogne public affairs december 10, 2010. Since april 2010, francois bouvier still writes successfully new chapters in the history of the company by perpetuating the commitment to excellence.
This company produces up to 1 200 various vehicles per year. Acmat defense industry company light tactical truck protected. The steering wheel was too big and the drivers seat nned to be. The acmat altv can be outfitted with assorted weapons ring mounts, machine gun swivel mounts, or reconfigured as. The loyalty of these commando units is the proven recognition of the extreme mobility solutions acmat. Acmats range of vehicles vlra, bastion hd and altv offers a wide variety. Light tactical vehiclemilitary pickup truck with multiple configurations name crew value 1 driver units ea name brake system front. The vehicle can be used to carry out missions including utility, fire support, reconnaissance and border surveillance, as well as recovery, cargo troop personnel transport, patrol, and ambulance. The vehicle is deployed in reconnaissance, escort and support duties. Discuss new ways to achieve the goals not accomplished. These military trucks are used by the french army, as well as over 40 countries worldwide.
Immediately in front of the driver and commander is a bulletproof windscreen. Since 1965 the production of the main conventional series was continued under the name alm acmat. The saint nazaire company is to provide three 4x4 trucks costing 587,103, which will be used to supply ranger vehicles and troops with food, water, ammunition. All acmat vehicles have a high degree of parts commonality. Acmat has dozens of customers for its range of tactical, logistical and armoured vehicles altv, vlra and bastion in africa, middle east and europe.
A host of engineers from different government services went to xylophagou yesterday to inspect the wreckage of the acmat army truck that overturned on tuesday, killing a reservist officer and injuring four reservist officers and a national guard secondlieutenant. This vehicle is intended for utility, reconnaissance and law enforcement applications. On mascus uk you can find other alm acmat tpk 635c 6x6 feuerwehr firetruck 3. In mid2006 acmat was taken over by renault trucks defense but still retains. The tpk 420 bl4 is a new version featuring a new forwardcab design and improved armor. Acmat altv light tactical vehicle acmat paris acmat logistic support french army paris. Besides, the french army has more than enough wheeled vehicles in its colorful motor pool. Seen here for july 14th 2012 military parade in paris, this 4wd light truck is used by cos commande. The bastion hd is a 4x4, highmobility infantry and reconnaissance armoured vehicle developed based on the rugged chassis of the vlra 2 series to provide a c. Arquus is the new manufacturer of armored vehicles from france, formed by the merger of renault truck defense, panhard and acmat. The worldfamous vlra 4wd is notably the allwheeled tactical vehicle driving the french army and the special forces, air, land and marine, in all theaters of operations. Almacmat tf tpk vlra military vehicles trucksplanet. Acmat corporation 30 south road farmington, ct 06032 860 946 4800.
Two companies applied for the contract, which has been won by acmat of france, whose legendary military trucks are used by a variety of forces, including the french foreign legion. Jun, 2018 the allwheeldrive scarabee is developing the panhard vbl armored car, which has been in service with the french army since 1990. Line vlra commando resin acmat truck gas50216k 148. The tpk 650 bl features a new forwardcab design also provided to vlrb and tpk 420 bl4. The bastion 4x4 armored personnel carrier has been developed by acmat. Armored reconnaissance and combat vehicle is a french armored reconnaissance and combat vehicle that will replace the french armys vcac hot missiles equipped vabs, amx 10 rc and erc 90 sagaie reconnaissance and fire support vehicles. The vlra is the baseline vehicle of the acmat range, which includes over 80 models. Acmat altv is suitable for mobile light army and police units. The allwheeldrive scarabee is developing the panhard vbl armored car, which has been in service with the french army since 1990. Trident french army vehicles resin kit acmat liaison. The vlra 4wd and 6wd, flagship of our production, is always the tactical vehicle driving the french army and more than 50 armed forces. The acmat altv airtransportable vehicule tactique leger is a new allwheel drive pickup truck. It seems acmat, the bastions manufacturer and a member of the renault trucks defense group, intended for the bastionseries to resonate with foreign customers who need a rugged offroad troop transport. Kevin kane, from bravo company, 1st battalion, 23rd infantry regiment, 2nd infantry division, pulls security on top of a roof during a surveillance of neighborhoods in baghdad, iraq, feb.
The altv airtransportable vehicule tactique leger, manufactured by acmat, is a multirole light tactical vehicle suitable for utility, reconnaissance, homeland security and law enforcement missions, and is being offered. There are over 253 army truck driver careers waiting for you to apply. The altv open cab series torpedo variant first from right. In 2009, the production of the new allterrain vehicles, the truck vlra 2 and the pickup altv, combining innovation and tradition, illustrates the development of the range acmat on all continents.