The Renault GBC 180 is an all-terrain truck used by the French armed forces since the late 1990s.
Renault GBC 180 | |
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Type | Heavy cargo truck |
Place of origin | France |
Service history | |
In service | Late 1990s |
Used by | French Army |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Renault Trucks |
Produced | 1997 to Present |
No. built | 5,500+ |
Specifications | |
Length | 7.27 - 8.25 m [1] |
Width | 2.49 m |
Height | 2.92 - 3.27 m |
Crew | 2 + 15 |
Engine | Renault 6 cylinder diesel 175 hp |
Payload capacity | 5,000 kg |
Ground clearance | 0.60 m |
Operational range | 800+ km |
Maximum speed | 88 km/h |
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