 French Army Bv206S fording a river The Bv206 is a tracked, all-terrain vehicle originally developed by Alvis Hägglunds (now part of BAE Land Systems) in conjunction with the Swedish Army. It consists of two articulated units, with all four tracks driven. It can carry up to 17 people, although the trailer unit can be adapted for different applications (see Variants section). Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x666, 177 KB)French Army Bv206S fjording a river Poducers Homepage http://www. ...
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Whilst conceived for use on snow, the low ground pressure and powerful engine mean the Bv206 can cope with a wide range of difficult conditions. The Bv206 can also be fitted with a trim vane to give full amphibious capability, with a speed in water of up to 4.7 km/h. Over 11,000 have been produced and they are used in more than 37 countries worldwide.
The total load capacity is 2,250 kg and a trailer of up to 2,500 kg gross weight can also be towed behind the second compartment.
Variants
Bv206A The Bv206A is an ambulance version, which is capabile of carrying strechers in the rear compartment.
Bv206F The BV206F is a fire appliance variant.
Bv206S The Bv206S is an armoured personnel carrier variant of the Bv206, which provides protection from small arms fire for the occupants. It is in service with the armed forces of France, Germany (200 units ordered), Spain, Italy (189 units) and Sweden (50 units). The M113, one of the most common APCs, on duty during the Vietnam War Armoured personnel carriers (APCs) are light armoured fighting vehicles for the transport of infantry. ...
The vehicle can carry the driver and 11 combat equipped troops — four in the front compartment and eight in the rear. The Bv206S can be under slung and air lifted by Boeing CH-47 Chinook and Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters or carried in the C130 Hercules airplane, amongst others. The CH-47 Chinook is a highly versatile, twin engine, twin rotor heavy-lift helicopter. ...
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BvS10 The BvS10 is a larger version of the Bv206s, which has a larger load carrying capability (up to 5 tons). Several units have been ordered by the British Royal Marines. The Corps of Royal Marines, usually just known as the Royal Marines (RM), are the United Kingdoms amphibious forces and a core component of the countrys Rapid Deployment Force. ...
Other variants Numerous other variants exist including cargo carrier, fuel carrier, radar, command post and radio relay. The units can easily be customised to meet the specific needs of a customer.
External links - PDF brochure for the Bv206 series
- Bv206S at Army-Technology.com
- Land Systems Hägglunds (previously Alvis Hägglunds, before that Hägglunds Vehicle, and in the very beginning Hägglunds & Söner)
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