French military powerhouse: Unveiling the specifications, variants and operations of the VAB
Launched in 1976, Renault Trucks Defence (now Arquus) built 5,000 units of the armoured people carrier known as the Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé (VAB). With a weight of 13.8 tonnes, mine protection, MEXAS armour, and a potent engine, it performs exceptionally well in a variety of terrains.