The Renault Sherpa 5 is a tactical military truck made by Renault Trucks subsidiary Renault Trucks Defense, renamed Arquus in 2018.[1] It evolved from the Renault GBC 180.[2]
| Renault Sherpa 5 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Tactical military truck |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2000s |
| Used by | French Army |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Renault Trucks |
| Produced | 2004 to Present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 14.2 t |
| Length | 7.32 m |
| Width | ~2.5 m |
| Height | ~3 m |
| Crew | 2 + 15 |
| Engine | Renault 6 cylinder diesel 240 hp |
Operational range | 850 km |
| Maximum speed | 88 km/h |
Description
editThe Sherpa 5 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 in military transport roles, such as the base chassis for the CAESAR self-propelled howitzer.[2]
External links
edit- Sherpa 5 documents from old Renault Trucks Defense website via Internet Archive:
- Tactical vehicles leaflet (in English)
- Sherpa 5 and 10 general specifications (in English and French)
- Sherpa 5 short cab detailed specifications (in English)
- Sherpa 5 long cab detailed specifications (in English)
References
edit- ^ MacDonald, Andrew. "Renault Trucks Defense renamed Arquus". Janes. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Sherpa 5". Arquus Defense (in French). Retrieved 2024-07-19.