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
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

Description

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The 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]

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References

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  1. ^ MacDonald, Andrew. "Renault Trucks Defense renamed Arquus". Janes. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Sherpa 5". Arquus Defense (in French). Retrieved 2024-07-19.