Renault Trucks Defense deliver VAB Felin VAB PilarW Gun Shot Detection System to French Army 0803117

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Tuesday, March 08, 2011, 07:30 PM

 

Renault Trucks Defense deliver VAB Felin - VAB PilarW Gun Shot Detection System to French Army

 
 
Renault Trucks Defense has delivered the first unit of VAB FELIN to the 13th battalion of Chasseurs Alpins, Chambéry. At the same time, Renault Trucks Defense will equip 80 units of VAB TOP with the Gun Shot Detection System PILARw.
     
Renault Trucks Defense has delivered the first unit of VAB FELIN to the 13th battalion of Chasseurs Alpins, Chambéry. At the same time, Renault Trucks Defense will equip 80 units of VAB TOP with the Gun Shot Detection System PILARw.
French VAB wheeled armoured vehicle personnel carrier with remotely turret Kongsberg
     

Renault Trucks Defense has carried out the pre equipment FELIN which is mainly consisting in adapting the VAB with SAGEM equipment allowing the soldier to plug the battery charger to the electrical network of the VAB.

This equipment is applicable on 200 units of VAB dedicated to the units from Chambery and Sarrebourg
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Renault Trucks Defense has delivered the first unit of VAB FELIN to the 13th battalion of Chasseurs Alpins, Chambéry. At the same time, Renault Trucks Defense will equip 80 units of VAB TOP with the Gun Shot Detection System PILARw.
VAB with Gun Shot Detection System PILARw coupled to the remote weapon system Kongsberg
     
The Gun Shot Detection System PILARw will be coupled to the remote weapon system Kongsberg.

This additional equipment providing additional contribution to crew protection and improving the response capability will be adapted during the last quarter of 2011.