The Renault Sherpa is a medium tactical military truck, designed to be highly mobile on difficult terrain. It has a payload of 2 to 4 tons, with some 400kg on the roof. Armor is per STANAG standard, and vehicle is designed to protect against both projectiles and IEDs. Models range from two seat flat-bed trucks, to 4/5 crew up to 10 seat models. Engine and drivetrain are heavy duty to provide redundancy. The engine compartment is also fully armored to provide mobility even in the most dangerous situations.
The Sherpa is in use by both French and other NATO forces, and has a proven record in theaters of operation. Several vehicles are in use in Afghanistan.
Sherpa 3 is also available in a Special Forces configuration. Some of the features are: • Armoured body : ballistic protection • Armoured floor : mines protection • Folding windscreen
Sherpa 3A
GVW 9.5 t GTW 13.3 t Engine : 4 cylinders, Euro 4/5, 158 kW (215 hp) at 2300 rpm Standard equipments : Automatic gearbox 6 forward gears and 1 reverse Transfer box separated from the gearbox 4 disk brakes, anti-lock braking-system (ABS), air compressor Structure protection as per STANAG Floor protection as per STANAG Front drive axle with a 3.5 t load capacity Rear drive axle with a 6.3 t load capacity Tyres 13 R 22.5 Fuel tank capacity 200l Armoured windscreen Air transportable Variants: Full power take off Right hand drive Spare wheel Bead-lock. Integral central tyre inflation system (CTIS) Run-flat tyre system (VFI). Reinforced front drive axle with a 4,7 t load capacity Reinforced rear drive axle with a 6,5 t load capacity Aluminium wheels 365/80 R20 tyre fitment Rigid drawbar Air conditioning. Radio Engine speed control. Retractable electric winch Protection as per STANAG 4569 ballistic + IED Mobility capacity : MMax speed on flat road surface : 120 km/h Cruising range at 70 km/h : 800 km/h Ford without preparation : 1100 mm Ford with preparation : 1500 mm Straight-edged step : 500 mm Straight-edged ditch : 600 mm Slope : 60% Cant : 40%
Sherpa 2
GVW 7.7 t GTW 11.7 t Engine : 4 cylinders, Euro 4/5, 158 kW (215 hp) at 2300 rpm Standard equipments : Automatic gearbox 6 forward gears and 1 reverse Transfer box separated from the gearbox 4 disk brakes, anti-lock braking-system (ABS), air compressor Structure capable to receive ballistic protection kit as per STANAG and floor protection against mines as per STANAG Front drive axle with a 3.5 t load capacity Rear drive axle with a 4.8 t load capacity Tyres 335/80R 20 Fuel tank capacity 200l Air transportable Variants : Full power take off Right hand drive Spare wheel Bead-lock. Integral central tyre inflation system (CTIS) Run-flat tyre system (VFI). Reinforced front drive axle with a 4,7 t load capacity Aluminium wheels 13R22,5 tyre fitment and 365/80 R20 / 335/80 R20 tyre fitment Rigid drawbar Air conditioning. Radio Euro 3 Engine speed control. Retractable electric winch Mobility capacity : Max speed on flat road surface : > 120 km/h Cruising range at 70 km/h : 900 km/h Ford without preparation : 1100 mm Ford with preparation : 1500 mm Straight-edged step : 500 mm Straight-edged ditch : 600 mm Slope : 100% Cant : 40%