VBCI infantry fighting vehicle contractorsIn November 2000, the French Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Giat Industries (now known as the Nexter Group) and Renault VI (now Renault Trucks) for the first 65 vehicles (54 VCI – including 12 with the Eryx missile system – and 11 VPC). A joint venture company, Satory Military Vehicles, was set up by Giat and Renault Trucks to be responsible for the VBCI and a number of other vehicles.In September 2003, it was decided to wind up this company and reorganise relations between the two companies.It was determined that Giat would be prime contractor and have responsibility for marketing of the VBCI, the AMX 10P and AMX 10RC. Renault Trucks Defense is the prime contractor with responsibility for marketing of the VAB.Renault has responsibility for the mobility systems, including the driver’s station, engine, gearbox, suspension and axles and on-board electrical networks. Nexter is responsible for the armoured hull, interior furnishing, assembly and integration of the turret and vehicle, observation, command and control, weapons and self-protection systems.
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VBCI VPC 3D Model
SHARECREW, VCI INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLETwo crew, plus nine combat teamCREW, VCP COMMAND POST VEHICLESevenMANUFACTURERSNexter Systems and Renault Trucks DéfenseOPERATORFrench ArmyExpandThe French Army has selected the Nexter / Renault VBCI 8×8 infantry fighting vehicle as a successor to the AMX10P. The VBCI (vehicule de combat d’infanterie) is a wheeled 8×8 infantry fighting vehicle with modular protection that can be adapted to the threat. Conditional orders have been placed to cover the supply of 700 vehicles to the French Army in two versions. There will be up to 550 VBCI/VCI infantry fighting vehicles and 150 VBCI/VPC command post vehicles.