Renault Sherpa 5

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Renault Sherpa 5 is a tactical military truck made by Renault Trucks Defense, a subsidiary of Renault Trucks. It evolved from the Renault GBC 180.[1]

Renault Sherpa 5
TypeTactical military truck
Place of originFrance
Service history
In service2000s
Used byFrench Army
Production history
ManufacturerRenault Trucks
Produced2004 to Present
Specifications
Mass14.2 t
Length7.32 m
Width~2.5 m
Height~3 m
Crew2 + 15

EngineRenault 6 cylinder diesel
240 hp
Operational
range
850 km
Maximum speed 88 km/h

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Renault Sherpa 5 was debuted at the 2004 Eurosatory military trade fair. The vehicle is an all-wheel drive truck (in 4×4 or 6×6 configurations) that can carry a payload of seven tons. It is used for transport in war zones - the French armed forces use the truck as a chassis for the CAESAR self-propelled howitzer.[1]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Renault Sherpa 5 General Utility Truck | Military-Today.com". www.military-today.com. Retrieved 2022-09-22.