NATO Selects Renault’s Sherpa as Armoured PVRT vehicle
Dated 29/6/2009
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After evaluation of the bidder offers of the international tender for Blast and Bullet Proof Passenger Vehicle Rough Terrain (PVRT) issued in 2008, the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (NAMSA) has chosen the armoured Sherpa vehicle build by French Renault Trucks Defense, to meet the liaison and reconnaissance needs, under NATO protection.
The contract comprises 4 Sherpa light scout vehicles and is estimated to be worth some €1.2 million.
According to the NAMSA tender, the blast and bullet proof vehicles shall meet all requirements for 1-ton PVRTs with trailer coupling with the capability to tow braked trailers of up to 3.5t gross weight. NAMSA needed a vehicles with an engine power of at least 140 kW and a load capability of minimum 5 persons as well as space for additional basic soldier gear and weapons. The blast and ballistic protection of the vehicle shall both meet STANAG Level 2A requirements.
Built for use on severe road conditions and harsh environment, the vehicle should be capable of operating in temperatures ranging between -32°C and +49°C.
The Renault 4x4 tactical truck Sherpa is designed to be highly mobile on difficult terrain and has a payload of 2 to 3 tons.
Following the recent success in 2007 and 2008 of the Sherpa as shelter carrier and tactical vehicle for NATO and the last order by the French authorities of the tactical Sherpa Syracuse III, the Sherpa range confirms its reliability with this new international reference, according to a company spokesman.
