Renault TRM 10000

The Renault TRM 10000 is a truck used by the French armed forces since 1987. It is utilized both as a troop transport and logistics vehicle.

Renault TRM 10000
Type	Heavy cargo truck
Place of origin	France
Service history
In service	1987–Present
Used by	French Army
Production history
Manufacturer	Renault Trucks
Produced	1985 to Present
No. built	~1000
Variants	Renault TRM 700-100 Renault TRM 10000 CLD
Specifications
Length	9.31 m [1]
Width	2.50 m
Height	3.32 m
Crew	2 + 24
Engine	Renault 9.8-liter diesel 264 hp
Payload capacity	10,000 kg
Ground clearance	0.63 m
Fuel capacity	500 l
Operational range	1,200 km
Maximum speed	89 km/h

History

Production of the TRM 10000 began in 1985. It was developed from the TRM 9000, which was a 9-ton truck designated for export. The TRM 10000 has a longer wheelbase, a revised transmission and a more powerful engine.

After an initial order of 178 vehicles, a second order for 759 trucks was placed in 1987. Originally scheduled for a production of 5,000 trucks, only about 1,000 trucks were produced. ^[2]

Characteristics

The TRM has a six-cylinder diesel engine, the MIDR 06.20.45 and has a 6x6 drive for use on roads, trails and off-road.

References

1. "TRM 10 000" (in French). Defense.gouv.fr. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
2. ARG. "Renault TRM 10000 - Heavy utility truck". Archived from the original on July 10, 2007. Retrieved 2013-07-15.