VAPE
The Vehículo Anfibio Pesado de Exploración (VAPE, "Heavy Amphibious Exploration Vehicle") was a wheeled amphibious reconnaissance vehicle project developed by Argentina in the 1970s. Commissioned by the Argentine Army, two prototypes were developed by the French companies Renault and Panhard. On top of reconnaissance, the vehicle was also designed for direct infantry support and anti-tank warfare.
| VAPE | |
|---|---|
VAPE-1 (Renault prototype) | |
| Type | Amphibious Reconnaissance Vehicle |
| Place of origin | Argentina |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1979 |
| Manufacturer | Renault Panhard |
| No. built | 2 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 15.535 t |
| Length | 6.00 m 8.25 m gun forward |
| Width | 2.50 m |
| Height | 2.83 m |
| Crew | 3 |
| Armor | Rolled steel |
Main armament | 90 mm GIAT F4 |
Secondary armament | 2 × 7.62mm |
| Engine | Diesel 254 hp |
| Suspension | 4 × 4 (VAE-2) 6 × 6 (VAE-1) |
Operational range | 1000 km |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h |
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