VXB
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The Berliet VXB-170 is a four-wheel armoured vehicle produced by Berliet
until Berliet was merged with Saviem
to form Renault Trucks
(now Renault Trucks Défense http://www.renault-trucks-defense.com/).
of the French Gendarmerie. Called the VBRG
(Véhicule Blindé de Reconnaissance de la Gendarmerie, "Gendarmerie reconnaissance armoured vehicle") for riot control. This version was equipped with a water cannon and a bulldozer blade. They are being replaced by the VAB
version of the VBRG. - 15 - 12 - 10 (for Police, now retired) - for peacekeeping operations
Berliet
Berliet was a French manufacturer of automobiles, buses, trucks and other utility vehicles, based in Vénissieux, outside of Lyon, France.-Early history:...
until Berliet was merged with Saviem
Saviem
Saviem is a French manufacturer of trucks and buses and a part of the Renault group...
to form Renault Trucks
Renault Trucks
Renault Trucks is a French truck manufacturer with its corporate headquarters at Saint-Priest near Lyon. Originally part of Renault, it has been owned by Volvo Group since 2001....
(now Renault Trucks Défense http://www.renault-trucks-defense.com/).
Versions
There were originally three versions, internal security, reconnaissance and patrol, and light combat. The VXB was produced by both Berliet and Saviem, the Berliet version is equipped with hydrojets.Operators
- 150 VXB's formerly in service with the mobile unitsMobile Gendarmerie
The Mobile Gendarmerie is a subdivision of the French Gendarmerie. The Mobile Gendarmerie is the inheritor of the traditions of the gendarmerie's historic infantry component. Specific anti-riot units of the Gendarmerie date back to the beginning of the 19th century...
of the French Gendarmerie. Called the VBRG
VBRG
VBRG is an initialism for Véhicule Blindé a roue de la Gendarmerie or Gendarmerie Armored wheeled Vehicle.The VBRG was built by Berliet and Saviem and is used by the French Gendarmerie for riot control .The vehicle is equipped with an AANF1 7,62 mm machine gun VBRG is an initialism for...
(Véhicule Blindé de Reconnaissance de la Gendarmerie, "Gendarmerie reconnaissance armoured vehicle") for riot control. This version was equipped with a water cannon and a bulldozer blade. They are being replaced by the VAB
Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé
The Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé or VAB is an armoured personnel carrier and support vehicle designed by the Euro Mobilité Division of GIAT Industries of France. It entered service in 1976; around 5,000 were produced.- Design :The VAB was designed as a wheeled troop transporter, complementing the...
version of the VBRG. - 15 - 12 - 10 (for Police, now retired) - for peacekeeping operations
Peacekeeping
Peacekeeping is an activity that aims to create the conditions for lasting peace. It is distinguished from both peacebuilding and peacemaking....