OVERVIEW
The Nexter Aravis arrived in French Army service in time to participate in coalition actions related to the fighting in Afghanistan.
The Nexter Aravis arrived in French Army service in time to participate in coalition actions related to the fighting in Afghanistan.
YEAR: 2009
MANUFACTURER(S): Nexter - France
PRODUCTION: 500
OPERATORS: Albania; France; Gabon; Saudi Arabia
SPECIFICATIONS
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Nexter Aravis model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Nexter Aravis model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
CREW: 2
LENGTH: 19.69 feet (6 meters)
WIDTH: 8.20 feet (2.5 meters)
HEIGHT: 8.20 feet (2.5 meters)
WEIGHT: 14 Tons (12,500 kilograms; 27,558 pounds)
ENGINE: 1 x Mercedes-Benz OM924 liquid-cooled diesel-fueled engine developing 218 horsepower.
SPEED: 62 miles-per-hour (100 kilometers-per-hour)
RANGE: 466 miles (750 kilometers)
ARMAMENT
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.
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.
NBC PROTECTION: Yes - Optional.
NIGHTVISION: Yes.
VARIANTS
Series Model Variants
• Aravis - Base Series Name
Series Model Variants
• Aravis - Base Series Name
