Vextra 105
Encyclopedia
The Vextra 105 is an armoured reconnaissance
vehicle for the French Army
, designed by GIAT Industries (now known as Nexter
). It is armed with a 105mm gun
and a 7.62mm machine gun
. It can travel up to 50 km/h in sandy terrain and up to 120 km/h on roads.
Reconnaissance
Reconnaissance is the military term for exploring beyond the area occupied by friendly forces to gain information about enemy forces or features of the environment....
vehicle for the French Army
French Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
, designed by GIAT Industries (now known as Nexter
Nexter
Nexter is a French government-owned weapons manufacturer.-Products:...
). It is armed with a 105mm gun
Gun
A gun is a muzzle or breech-loaded projectile-firing weapon. There are various definitions depending on the nation and branch of service. A "gun" may be distinguished from other firearms in being a crew-served weapon such as a howitzer or mortar, as opposed to a small arm like a rifle or pistol,...
and a 7.62mm machine gun
Machine gun
A machine gun is a fully automatic mounted or portable firearm, usually designed to fire rounds in quick succession from an ammunition belt or large-capacity magazine, typically at a rate of several hundred rounds per minute....
. It can travel up to 50 km/h in sandy terrain and up to 120 km/h on roads.
Specifications
- Crew:4
- Length: 7.5 meters
- Width: 3 meters
- Weight: 31 Tons
- Armament: 105mm gun and 7.62mm machine gun
Performance
- Max Road Speed: 120 km/h
- Average Road Speed: 110 km/h
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