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VBCI Infantry Fighting Vehicle
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Statistics
| Country of Origin/Used by: | France |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 2008 |
| Manufactured by: | Nexter (Formerly GIAT Industries) |
| Crew: | 2+9 (Infantry Carrier) |
| Armament: | Main: (1) 25mm Cannon; Co-axial (1) 7.62mm machine gun. |
| Engine: | (6) Cylinder Turbo-Diesel |
| Miscellaneous Info: | VBCI is the French acronym for Véhicule Blindé de Combat d’Infanterie (Armored Infantry Combat Vehicle). Two Variants of the vehicle are available and include the Infantry Carrier and VPC/CPV Command Post (armed with 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun mounted on a Remote Weapon System). This vehicle is meant to replace the AMX-10RC Armored Cars in French service. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| VBCI Infantry Fighting Vehicle Photos | Neil Baumgardner - Arlington, Virginia USA |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| VBCI Infantry Fighting Vehicle Information and Photos | Nexter Corporate Website |
| VBCI Infantry Fighting Vehicle Information and Photos | Army Technology.Com Website |
| VBCI Infantry Fighting Vehicle Information and Photos | Defense Industry Daily Website |
| VBCI Infantry Fighting Vehicle Information and Photos | Defense Update Website |
| VBCI Infantry Fighting Vehicle Information and Photos | Military Today Website |
| VBCI Infantry Fighting Vehicle Photos | Prime Portal Website |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| "French VBCI" (June 2012 Issue of Military Machines International Magazine) | Eric Cunat |
| Jane’s Tank Recognition Guide (4th Edition) | Christopher F. Foss |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
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Model Photos
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