Renault GBC 180
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The Renault GBC 180 is an all-terrain truck used by the French armed forces since the late 1990s.
| Renault GBC 180 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Heavy cargo truck |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | Late 1990s |
| Used by | French Army |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Renault Trucks |
| Produced | 1997 to Present |
| No. built | 5,500+ |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 7.27 - 8.25 m[1] |
| Width | 2.49 m |
| Height | 2.92 - 3.27 m |
| Crew | 2 + 15 |
| Engine | Renault 6 cylinder diesel 175 hp |
| Payload capacity | 5,000 kg |
| Ground clearance | 0.60 m |
Operational range | 800+ km |
| Maximum speed | 88 km/h |
History[edit]
The GBC 180 is an advanced upgrade and refurbished version of the Berliet GBC 8 KT, with a new engine and transmission, and an increased payload of 5,000 kg.[2]
The GBC 180 conversion was announced in 1997, when a first batch of 2,800 trucks were ordered. By 2009, over 5,500 trucks were upgraded to the GBC 180 variant.
Characteristics[edit]
The GBC 180 has a six-cylinder diesel engine, the MIDR 06.02.26. The engine can run on diesel or kerosene.
References[edit]
- ^ "GBC 180 - un véhicule tactique 6 x 6" (in French). Defense.gouv.fr. Retrieved 2013-07-19.
- ^ ARG. "Renault GBC-180". Military-today.com. Retrieved 2013-07-19.