Ce véhicule blindé léger est un engin amphibie principalement destiné à effectué des missions de reconnaissance et d'infiltration mais il peut également servir a la sécurisation de zones lors de déploiements de chars lourd tel que le Leclerc. Son blindage reste cependant limité aux armes légère tel que le 7.62.
Le VBL à été décliné en de nombreuses versions comme le VBL MILAN, VBL ERYX, VBL PC, ... et bien d'autres.
Il est d'ailleurs exporté dans plus de 15 pays a travers le monde.
The LAV is a light armored vehicle designed for reconnaissance or communication. It is a small, fast, armored and protected against NBC attacks vehicle. It is transportable and hélitransportable. It was developed in the 80s and entered service in the Army in 1990.
This light armored vehicle is an amphibious vehicle made primarily for reconnaissance and infiltration but it can also be used to secure areas during deployments heavy tanks such as the Leclerc. However, the shield is limited to light weapons such as 7.62.
The LAV has been available in many versions like the LAV MILAN, ERYX LAV, LAV PC ... and many others.
It is also exported to over 15 countries worldwide.
More pics of VBL on Flick-R and Picasa :
VBL from "16ème bataillon de chasseurs" |
VBL at Bastille day 2014 |
VBL MILAN / 3ème RH |