Panhard PVP

Panhard PVP
Země	Francie
Roli	Lehké obrněné vozidlo
Vyrobené	2008–2012
Postaven	1133

Tá Petit Véhicule Protégé ("Light Protected vehicle", také Panhard PVP) je lehké, univerzální obrněné vozidlo s pohonem všech kol používané francouzskou armádou, vyráběné společností Panhard. Je také označen jako Auverland A4 AVL (Armoured Vehicle Light). Vyrábí jej společnost Auverland a je jedním z nástupců modelu Peugeot P4.

Zdroj: Panhard PVP na Wikipedii

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Compact Protection for Modern Operations

Tá Panhard PVP (also known by its internal designation Auverland A4 AVL) was developed to provide French “contact forces” with a level of protection that the unarmored Peugeot P4 jeep simply couldn’t offer. Designed for missions in high-threat environments like Afghanistan and Mali, the PVP bridges the gap between light utility vehicles and heavy armored personnel carriers. It is prized for its high power-to-weight ratio and compact size, which allows it to navigate narrow urban alleyways and mountain passes where larger vehicles like the VBCI or VAB cannot go.

Attribute	Standard Specification (Panhard PVP / A4 AVL)
Roli	Light Protected Liaison / Command / Reconnaissance
Posádky	2 to 4 (depending on configuration)
Weight (Combat)	approx. 4,390 kg (4.4 Tonnes)
Armor Protection	STANAG 4569 Level 2 (7.62mm and mine protection)
Main Armament	7.62mm MG (Manual or WASP Remote Station)
motor	IVECO 8140 2.8L Turbo-Diesel
Horsepower	160 hp
Top Speed	120 km/h (75 mph)
Operational Range	800 km (approx. 500 miles)

Design and Survivability

Modular Armor: The hull is a composite of steel and aluminum. The base protection (Level 2) safeguards the crew from small arms fire and shell splinters, while the floor is V-shaped to deflect anti-personnel mine blasts.
Mobility Features: The PVP is equipped with an automatic gearbox, permanent 4×4 drive, and a Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS), allowing the driver to adjust tire pressure from inside the cab to cross soft sand or mud.
Air Transportability: Its compact dimensions were specifically chosen so that it could be transported by C-130, A400M, and even heavy-lift helicopters like the CH-53.
The “WASP” Station: Many French Army PVPs are fitted with the WASP remote-controlled weapon station, allowing the gunner to engage targets using a 7.62mm machine gun from the safety of the armored cabin.

Variants and Export Versions

PVP HD (Heavy Duty): A larger version with 5 doors and Level 3 armor, capable of carrying a 2-tonne payload.
FVE XL: An even larger 12-tonne variant designed for troop transport (up to 10 people) or specialized electronic warfare kits.
PVP Police: Used by French elite units like the RAID, these are often painted black and equipped with specialized optics and entry equipment for counter-terrorism.
Export Success: Beyond the French Army, the PVP has been exported to Romania, Chile (Marines), and Togo for peacekeeping operations.

Historical Context

The vehicle was born out of a 2004 contract when Auverland (which later merged with Panhard) beat out competitors to replace the aging P4. Since its introduction, it has become a staple of French peacekeeping, often seen patrolling as part of UNIFIL in Lebanon or leading convoys in the Sahel region of Africa.

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