The VBL - easily recognizable by its pointed nose and low-profile silhouette - is the smallest combat vehicle in the French Army. Weighing in at just 4 tons and featuring light armament, the VBL may not appear particularly intimidating to an adversary. Nevertheless, its presence on the battlefield is always significant. Whether assigned to an armored unit or deployed on reconnaissance missions, the VBL's primary role is to direct fire (from heavier armored vehicles) or coordinate attacks (by artillery and aircraft). After thirty years of overseas deployment, the VBL has proven itself an indispensable asset for maneuver operations. Its tactical capabilities have also garnered considerable interest among numerous foreign militaries, resulting in the export of more than 700 VBLs. Today, thanks to a modernization program implemented in 2015, the VBL is experiencing a renaissance within the armed forces and is expected to remain one of the preferred vehicles for close-combat units for years to come.
Author
Seignon, Thomas
Title
AML Panhard
Details
French text, numerous bw-illustrations, large format. 176 pages.
State
new
Subtitle
Simplicité et polyvalence
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