The Renault GBC 180 is an all-terrain truck used by the French armed forces since the late 1990s.
Renault GBC 180 | |
Origin: | France |
Type: | Heavy cargo truck |
Is Vehicle: | yes |
Service: | Late 1990s |
Used By: | French Army |
Manufacturer: | Renault Trucks |
Production Date: | 1997 to Present |
Number: | 5,500+ |
Length: | 7.27 - 8.25 m[1] |
Width: | 2.49 m |
Height: | 2.92 - 3.27 m |
Crew: | 2 + 15 |
Engine: | Renault 6 cylinder diesel |
Engine Power: | 175 hp |
Payload Capacity: | 5,000 kg |
Clearance: | 0.60 m |
Vehicle Range: | 800+ km |
Speed: | 88 km/h |
The GBC 180 is an advanced upgrade and refurbished version of the Berliet GBC 8 KT, with a new engine and transmission, and an increased payload of 5,000 kg.[2]
The GBC 180 conversion was announced in 1997, when a first batch of 2,800 trucks were ordered. By 2009, over 5,500 trucks were upgraded to the GBC 180 variant.
The GBC 180 has a six-cylinder diesel engine, the MIDR 06.02.26. The engine can run on diesel or kerosene.