Griffon VBMR French 6x6 Multi-Role Armored Vehicle
Griffon VBMR
Multipurpose Armored Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
Griffon VBMR French 6x6 Multi-Role Armored Vehicle
Designation
Griffon VBMR
Alternate Designation
Griffon VBMR
Equipment Type
Multipurpose Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer
Arquus
Date of Introduction
2019
Description
The Griffon VBMR is a new 6x6 multi-role armored vehicle developed for the French Army as part of the EBMR Scorpion program (Engin Blindé Multi-Rôle - Armored Multi-Role Vehicles). This vehicle has been designed by a consortium of French companies, including Nexter Systems, Arquus (formerly known as Renault Trucks Defense), and Thales. The program also involves Safran, which will provide optronics for fire control and observation devices. The Griffon will primarily serve as an armored personnel carrier, but there are plans for six different versions: Armored Personnel Carrier, Command Post, Ambulance, Artillery Observation, Engineer, and Recovery. The main objective of the Griffon VBMR is to equip the French Army with a highly protected and mobile armored personnel carrier.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Wheeled (6x6)
Main Weapon
7.62mm or a 12.7mm heavy machine gun, or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher
Engine
Diesel (400 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
110.0 km/h
Range
800.0 km
Variants
Note
The Griffon VBMR will be also delivered in an ambulance, command post, artillery observation, engineer, mortar carrier, and recovery variants.
System
Alternative Designation
Griffon VBMR
Type
Multi-Role Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer
Arquus
Configuration
6x6
Crew
3 ea
Passenger Capacity
8 ea
Accessories
The Griffon VBMR is equipped with advanced sight technology and day/night vision equipment. It comes standard with a modern command, control, and networking system. Like many contemporary combat vehicles, the Griffon VBMR features a laser and radar warning protection system, missile threat detection, and comprehensive nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) protection, complete with internal overpressure and air conditioning.
Standard features also include a protective overpressure system, air conditioning, the Safran Electronics & Defense Epsilon 10 terrestrial navigator, a navigation system utilizing hemispherical resonating gyro (HRG) technology, the Scorpion Combat Information System (SICS), and the Thales CONTACT digital tactical communications system.
Dimensions
Length
7.0 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
3.0 m
Weight, Combat
24,500 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
Renault-Volvo
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
400 hp
Maximum Range
800 km
Maximum Speed
110 km/h
Amphibious
No
Main Weapon System
Note
The Griffon is equipped with a T2 remote weapon system designed by the French company ARQUUS. This system can be armed with either a 7.62mm or a 12.7mm heavy machine gun, or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher. Such equipment is typically used on modern military vehicles, as it allows the gunner to operate from the relative safety of the vehicle.
The turret includes a day-and-night sighting system that enhances the weapon's accuracy and provides the commander and gunner with a broader field of view for detecting, recognizing, and identifying targets. Additionally, the turret features METRAVIB's SLATE acoustic sniper localization system and is equipped with smoke grenade dischargers.
As an option, the vehicle can also be outfitted with two MMP (Missile Moyenne Portée - Medium-Range Missile) anti-tank guided missiles, manufactured by the French company MBDA. These missiles have a maximum range of 4,000 meters and utilize a fire-and-forget mode, meaning they do not require further guidance after launch, such as target illumination or wire guidance. They can strike targets without the launcher being in the line of sight.
Furthermore, the front of the turret is fitted with eight smoke grenade dischargers as part of the GALIX counter-measure system, developed and manufactured by the French company Lacroix.
Protection
Hull Armor
Protection against the firing of small arms and shell splinters (NATO STANAG 4569 Level 4). The crew cabin at the front of the vehicle is fitted with a large bulletproof windscreen and one door on each side. Each side of the crew compartment is fitted with two small bulletproof. At the rear of the hull, there is one power-operated ramp that opens downwards which allows infantrymen to quickly enter and leave the vehicle. The vehicle is fitted with mine-blast protection seats, four on each side of the troop's compartment.
Turret Armor
INA
Applique Armor
In option, the vehicle could be equipped with add-on armor to increase ballistic and mine protection. The Griffon can be also fitted with a wire cage armor to increase protection against anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) attacks.
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
Yes
Image Sources
Notes
https://armyrecognition.com/military-products/army/armoured-personnel-carriers/wheeled-vehicles/griffon-vbmr-france-uk; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VBMR_Griffon#/media/File:VBMR_Griffon_-_Arm%C3%A9e_de_terre_(14_juillet_2021)_(4).jpg; https://www.arquus-defense.com/scorpion-program/multi-role-armored-vehicle-griffon
Details
Country of Origin
France
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
G
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
3 m
Weight
24500 kg
Operators (1)
France
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