Griffon VBMR Vehicle

Manufacturer: Nexter
Category: Tanks & Armored Vehicles
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Main Gun Caliber 12.7 mm HMG / 40 mm GL
Engine Power 400 hp
Maximum Speed 100 km/h
Armor Type STANAG Level 4

Full Specifications

1. General Information

Vehicle Name	Griffon VBMR
Type / Role	Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Manufacturer	Nexter Systems
Country of Origin	France
In Service	Yes
Year Introduced	2018
Unit Cost	USD 1.6 million
Crew	3 + 8 troops

2. Dimensions & Weight

Length (Gun Forward)	6.3 m
Width	2.55 m
Height	2.1 m
Weight	25 tons
Ground Clearance	0.45 m
Chassis Material	Steel Hull with STANAG Armor

3. Performance

Engine Type	Diesel Engine
Engine Power	400 hp
Power-to-Weight Ratio	16 hp/ton
Transmission	Automatic 6×6
Maximum Speed (Road)	100 km/h
Maximum Speed (Off-Road)	70 km/h
Operational Range	700 km
Suspension Type	Independent Wheel Suspension

4. Armament

Main Gun	12.7 mm HMG / 40 mm Grenade Launcher (RCWS)
Ammunition Capacity	Optional 7.62 mm MG
Secondary Armament	Optional 7.62 mm Machine Gun
Gun Elevation/Depression	+60° / -10°
Fire Control System	Digital Fire Control System (RCWS)
Stabilization	Dual Axis Weapon Stabilization
Rate of Fire	Up to 600 rounds per minute (MG)

5. Protection & Armor

Armor Type	STANAG Level 4
Reactive Armor	Optional
Active Protection System (APS)	Optional
NBC Protection	Yes
Smoke Grenade Launchers	2 × 6-barrel launchers
Fire Suppression System	Automatic
Mine Protection	Reinforced Hull

6. Mobility & Capability

Maximum Gradient	60%
Side Slope	40%
Trench Crossing	2 m
Vertical Obstacle	0.8 m
Fording Depth	1.2 m
Turning Radius	10 m
Amphibious Capability	Optional Kit

7. Sensors & Electronics

Fire Control Computer	Yes
Thermal Imaging	Driver & Gunner
Night Vision	Infrared / NVG
Laser Rangefinder	Yes
Ballistic Computer	Yes
Communication System	Secure Tactical Radio
Battlefield Management System	Yes

8. Operational Info

Service Branch	French Army
Primary Operator	France
Combat Experience	Mali, Sahel
Upgrade Packages	Scorpion Modernization
Export Status	Pending / Potential
Production Status	Active

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Maintenance Efficiency 8 / 10
Technology 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Reliability & Maintenance 8 / 10

PROS

High mobility on diverse terrains
Modular and versatile interior
Strong protection against small arms and mines
Advanced communication and battlefield systems
Remote weapon station for crew safety

CONS

Limited heavy armor compared to MBTs
Relatively high cost per unit
Wheeled design less effective off extreme terrain
Crew capacity limited to 8–10 personnel
Lacks amphibious capability without kit

Griffon VBMR Armored Vehicle

Produced by Nexter Systems, the Griffon VBMR is intended to transport infantry safely while offering high protection against small arms, mines, and improvised explosive devices. It also serves in reconnaissance, command, and support roles thanks to its adaptable modular design.

Mobility and Performance

Powered by a diesel engine producing around 400 hp, the Griffon VBMR achieves road speeds up to 100 km/h and an operational range of 700 km. Its wheeled 6×6 configuration provides excellent cross-country mobility, allowing it to tackle gradients of up to 60 percent and vertical obstacles of 0.8 meters.

Armament and Technology

The Griffon VBMR Vehicle is equipped with a remote-controlled weapon station (RCWS) that can mount a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun or a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. Advanced electronics include battlefield management systems, thermal imaging, and secure communications, ensuring coordination in networked operations.

Operational Use

Primarily used by the French Army, the Griffon VBMR has seen deployments in Africa and the Middle East, proving effective in counterinsurgency, peacekeeping, and rapid deployment missions. Its modular interior allows for mission-specific equipment and troop configurations.

Griffon VBMR Price

The Griffon VBMR Vehicle is a next-generation armored personnel carrier (APC) designed to meet the demands of modern combat operations. Developed by Nexter Systems in France, it forms part of the French Army’s Scorpion program, aimed at modernizing mechanized infantry and enhancing battlefield survivability. The vehicle combines protection, mobility, and modularity to operate in diverse environments, from urban areas to open terrain.

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