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Land ForcesFrance

VAB MK3

6x6 amphibious infantry fighting vehicleFielded 2012Pending verification
Land ForcesFRA
Length 6.7 m
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System
Type6x6 amphibious infantry fighting vehicle
Date of introduction2012
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerArquusMed[1]
Configuration6x6Med[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.7 m22 ftMed[1]
Width2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Height2.2 m7 ftMed[1]
Combat weight20 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineCat C7 (6 cylinder)Med[1]
Engine power370 hpMed[1]
Cruising range800 km497 mi · 432 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed100 km/h62 mph · 54 ktMed[1]
Fording1.5 mMed[1]
Protection
ArmorBallistic protection according to STANAG 4569. The front vehicle is equipped with two large bullet-proof windows. One single door is available to each side of the crew compartment. The rear side of the hull is equipped with a hydraulic rampMed[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentSmoke grenade-launcherMed[1]
Variants
VAB MK3 Troop TransportMax crew: 2 + 10; Armament: 12.7 mm (manual or remote-controlled)[1]
VAB MK3 Reconnaissance and Fire Support Max crew: 2 + 4; Armament: 90 mm turret[1]
Summary

The VAB MK3 French 6x6 Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) is not merely an upgrade; it represents a completely new vehicle design that has been fully adapted to address modern battlefield threats, such as IEDs and mine blasts.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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France
Sources
  1. VAB MK3 French 6x6 Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import