Nexter Aravis

Infantry Mobility Vehicle (IMV)

France | 2009

"The Nexter Aravis arrived in French Army service in time to participate in coalition actions related to the fighting in Afghanistan."

Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 12/28/2018 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com

Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one land system design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Nexter Aravis Infantry Mobility Vehicle (IMV).

1 x Mercedes-Benz OM924 liquid-cooled diesel-fueled engine developing 218 horsepower.
Installed Power

62 mph
100 kph
Road Speed

466 miles
750 km
Range

Structure
The physical qualities of the Nexter Aravis Infantry Mobility Vehicle (IMV).

2
(MANNED)
Crew

19.7 ft
6 meters
O/A Length

8.2 ft
2.5 meters
O/A Width

8.2 ft
2.5 meters
O/A Height

27,558 lb
12,500 kg | 13.8 tons
Weight

Armament & Ammunition
Available supported armament, ammunition, and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the Nexter Aravis Infantry Mobility Vehicle (IMV).

Variable: Remote Weapon Station (RWS) supported armed through 1 x 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun or 1 x 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher (AGL). Also 20mm M621 autocannon proposed.

AMMUNITION:
Dependent upon armament fit.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
Nightvision - YES.
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Protection (CBRN) - YES - OPTIONAL.

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Nexter Aravis family line.

Aravis - Base Series Name

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the Nexter Aravis. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national land systems listing.

Total Production: 500 Units
Contractor(s): Nexter - France

National flag of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

[ Albania; France; Gabon; Saudi Arabia ]

Design Qualities
Some designs are single-minded in their approach while others offer a more versatile solution to battlefield requirements.

INFANTRY SUPPORT

ARMOR CAR / SECURITY

MINE-RESISTANT
AMBUSH-PROTECTED

RECONNAISSANCE

Recognition
Some designs stand the test of time while others are doomed to never advance beyond the drawing board; let history be their judge.

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