Renault Sherpa 2

Renault Sherpa Light Scout (former Sherpa 2)
A Renault Light Scout APC on display.
Type Light tactical vehicle
Place of origin France
Service history
In service 2006 - Present
Used by See Users
Production history
Designer Renault
Manufacturer Renault
MACK Defense (until 2017)[1]
Specifications
Weight 7.7 to 9.8 t
Length 5,900 mm (232.3 in)
Width 2,200 mm (86.6 in)
Height 2,100 mm (82.7 in)
Crew 4 or 5
Armor CEN 1063 and STANAG 4569
Main
armament
 up to 12.7 mm
Engine Euro 3 or 5
215 hp (160 kW)
Suspension rigid axles
Operational
range
 800 to 900 km
Speed 110 to 120 km/h (68–75 mph)

The Sherpa Light Scout (former Sherpa 2) is one of the six versions of the SHERPA LIGHT family of 4x4 tactical and light armoured vehicles developed by French company Renault Trucks Defense. Available in unarmoured or armoured variants (ballistic, mine and IED kits), the Scout is ideally suited for tactical missions such as scouting, patrol, convoy escort and command and liaison. It is able to transport up to 4 or 5 soldiers or a total payload of up to 4 tonnes.[2]

Its vehicles are available to North American customers via Mack Defense under license.[3]

History

It was officially unveiled to the public at Eurosatory 2006.[4] In 2010, it changed the name from Sherpa 2 to Light.[5]

In 2015, Avibras unveiled the TUPI[6] 4x4 armored vehicle under cooperation between Avibras and Renault.[7] Based on the Sherpa Light Scout chassis, it is meant to be marketed to the Brazilian Army for a new Wheeled Multirole Light Armored Vehicle.[8]

Variants

  • Police, a 3 doors version designed for counter-terrorism with maximum 8 crews.
  • Assault Ladder, designed for anti aircraft hijack which have modular platform with hydraulic ramp and ladders up to 8.5 m.
  • Scout, a 4 doors vehicle designed for Reconnaissance, Patrol, Surveillance, and Command Post with maximum 5 crews.
  • Station Wagon, a 5 doors version of Scout designed for Reconnaissance, Patrol, Surveillance, Systems transport, and Internal security with maximum 5 crews.
  • Weapon System Carrier with maximum 3 crews to carry weapon on top of vehicle.

Operators

Map of Renault Sherpa 2 operators in blue


See also

  • The Renault Sherpa should not be confused with the Leyland Sherpa — see LDV Pilot.

References

  1. ↑ As of October 2017, using the Wayback machine on the official MACK Defense indicates that it no longer markets the Sherpa family.
  2. ↑ ARG. "Renault Sherpa 2 Light Utility Vehicle | Military-Today.com". www.military-today.com. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
  3. ↑ https://21stcenturyasianarmsrace.com/2016/01/31/armored-cars-renault-sherpa/
  4. ↑ "Sherpa 3A Renault Trucks Defense Armoured vehicle personnel carrier". Army Recognition. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-14.
  5. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20160115153348/http://en.wheelsage.org/renault/sherpa/
  6. ↑ https://www.avibras.com.br/site/en/our-products-and-services/defence-system/tupi.html
  7. ↑ http://www.defesanet.com.br/guarani/noticia/19891/TUPI---AVIBRAS-detalha--sua-proposta/
  8. ↑ https://www.armyrecognition.com/brazilian_army_wheeled_armoured_and_vehicle_uk/tupi_avibras_4x4_multirole_armoured_vehicle_technical_data_sheet_specifications_pictures_video_12507153.html
  9. ↑ http://g1.globo.com/politica/noticia/2015/10/pf-compra-tres-blindados-de-r-5-milhoes-para-olimpiadas.html
  10. ↑ http://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2017/05/04/noticia-carabineros-chile-presento-vehiculo-combatir-terrorismo.html
  11. ↑ "Egyptian defence ministry orders Renault Trucks Defense Sherpa Light Scout and MIDS vehicles". 2011-10-21. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012.
  12. ↑ http://defense.blogs.lavoixdunord.fr/archive/2015/01/16/la-nouvelle-bete-du-gign-le-sherpa-13696.html
  13. ↑ Frédéric, Lert (13 February 2017). "French Special Forces receive their first new PLFS vehicles". Bordeaux: IHS Jane's. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
  14. ↑ "NSG commandos get new counter-terror machine". 2013-10-28.
  15. ↑ http://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/at-delhi-airport-sherpa-can-withstand-explosives-neutralise-terror-suspect/story-X5ruoSNlZKuZshF0YkR2PL.html
  16. ↑ "Renault APCs set for Indonesian army". Retrieved 2012-09-14.
  17. ↑ "Renault Trucks Defense Receives New Orders from Indonesia". Renault Trucks Defense. Army Technology. 2011-01-10. Retrieved 2012-09-14.
  18. ↑ http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44966:kuwait--french-summer-sales&catid=113:international-news&Itemid=248
  19. ↑ "Lebanese Sherpas". 2014-07-06.
  20. ↑ http://www.planobrazil.com/infanteria-de-marina-mexicana-apresenta-seu-veiculo-blindado-4x4-mack-sherpa-scout/
  21. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20160921192840/https://www.janes.com/article/63962/mexican-military-parades-variety-of-new-equipment
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