Ep. 7. - ACMAT VLRA - Utility Truck

Описание: In this video Alan Curran introduces you to the ACMAT VLRA troop transport.
The ACMAT VLRA (Véhicule de Liaison de Reconnaissance et d'Appui or Liaison, Reconnaissance, and Support Vehicle), a 4x4 tactical vehicle produced by ACMAT. It was characterised by its robustness. It could transport 2.5 tonnes of payload, a maximum range of 1,600 km and a water tank with a capacity of 200lt. Known for their reliability, simplicity, ruggedness and their 80% (over 3,500) commonality of parts across the entire product line. ACMAT offers over 70 VLRA variants, several of which served and continue to serve with the Irish Defence Forces including with the Artillery Corps and Army Ranger Wing primarily for troop transport and gun tractor, convoy escort, and special operations tactical support .

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Video by Michael Coyne.