Nexter Aravis
| Aravis | |
|---|---|
A Nexter Aravis on display with a machine gun mounted on top | |
| Type | Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle |
| Place of origin | France Germany |
| Service history | |
| Used by | France |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan 2019 Gabonese coup d'état attempt Battle of Baghuz |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Nexter |
| Produced | 2009-present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 12.5 t (13.8 short tons) |
| Length | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Width | 2.5 m (8.2 ft) |
| Height | 2.5 m (8.2 ft) |
| Crew | 2-6 |
Main armament | Remote weapon station (varies by customer/requirement) |
| Engine | Mercedes-Benz OM 924 218 hp (163 kW) |
| Transmission | Automatic |
Operational range | 750 km (470 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
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The Aravis is an Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle developed and built by French company Nexter. An order for 15 Aravis vehicles was placed by the Délégation Générale pour l'Armement in April 2009 for use by the French Army as a reconnaissance and escort vehicle for engineer units. Deliveries for the initial order began in January 2010.