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JCB HMEElarger figure on 1 of 1
VBCI
Measured figures
Length
Single source6x6
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | JCB HMEE | VBCI |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Backhoe loader[source] | Infantry fighting vehicle[source] |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom United States[source] | France[source] |
| Used by | Australia , Belgium , Denmark , Germany , Ireland , Israel , New Zealand , Spain , Sweden , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States[source] | France[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Russian invasion of Ukraine[source] | War in Afghanistan Operation Serval |
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
9.45 to 10.10 m (372 to 398 in) 6x6: 6.9 m (270 in)[source]
shovel
Single sourcewith armour
Single source2.44 m (96 in) (shovel) 2.95 m (116 in) (with armour)[source]
VBCI · Width
Single sourceWidth
Single sourcedriving
Single sourcefor transport
Single source3.89 m (153 in) (driving) 2.67 m (105 in) (for transport)[source]
Height
Single sourceVBCI · Height
Single sourceA-kit
Single sourceB-kit
Single sourceC-kit
Single sourceA-kit: 14,125 kg (31,140 lb) B-kit: 15,959 kg (35,184 lb) C-kit: 16,180 kg (35,670 lb)[source]
VBCI · Mass
Single sourceVCI normal combat load
Single source1 or 2[source]
+ 9-man combat group
Single source2 + 9-man combat group[source]
L’équipage est composé d’un pilote, d’un chef tactique, d’un tireur viseur et peut transporter un groupe de combat avec la totalité de ses équipements (9 hommes dont le chef tactique).[source]VBCISource text · numeric interpretation needs review
L’équipage est composé d’un pilote, d’un chef tactique, d’un tireur viseur et peut transporter un groupe de combat avec la totalité de ses équipements (9 hommes dont le chef tactique).[source]VBCISource text · numeric interpretation needs review
Maximum; A-kit
Single sourceMaximum; C-kit
Single sourceA-kit: 96 km/h (60 mph) C-kit: 65 km/h (40 mph)[source]
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single sourceMaximum; VBCI · Maximum speed
Single sourceOperational; 180 L (48 US gal) of fuel
Single source650 km (400 mi) 180 L (48 US gal) of fuel[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Manufacturer | JCB[source] | GIAT Industries Renault Trucks Defense[source] |
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| Produced | 2007–present[source] | 2008–2018[source] |
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| No. built | >900 (as of 2020)[source] | 630 (510 VCI and 120 VPC)[source] |
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| Armor | A-kit: standard unprotected B-kit: applique and transparent armour C-kit (Theatre Entry Standard): blast mitigation belly plate, internal spall liner, slat armour, capacity for electronic counter-measures and situational awareness.[source] | — |
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| Transmission | ZF Ergopower transmission (6 gears forward, 2 backwards)[source] | — |
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| Ground clearance | 0.4 m (16 in)[source] | — |
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| In service | — | 2008–present[source] |
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| Designer | — | GIAT Industries Renault Trucks Defense[source] |
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| Designed | — | 2000–2007[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | VCI : €3.49m (FY2012) VPC : €2.74m (FY2012)[source] |
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| Armour | — | Protection against 14.5 mm API[source] |
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| Main armament | — | GIAT M811 25 mm autocannon (400 rounds/ minute)[source] tourelle avec canon de 25 mm ;[source]VBCI tourelle avec canon de 25 mm ;[source]VBCI |
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| Secondary armament | — | co-axial 7.62 mm machine gun[source] |
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| Suspension | — | Wheel[source] |
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| Reported occupants | — | Jusqu’à 11 combattants équipés (dont pilote et tireur) ;[source]VBCI · Maximum total occupants; driver and gunner includedSource text · numeric interpretation needs review |
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| Capacity | — | 9 hommes dont le chef tactique[source]VBCI · Transported combat group; tactical chief included (dont le chef tactique) |
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VPC normal combat load
Single source