The Renault Sherpa 5 is a tactical military truck made by Renault Trucks subsidiary Renault Trucks Defense, renamed Arquus in 2018.[1] It evolved from the Renault GBC 180.[2]
| Renault Sherpa 5 | |
| Origin: | France |
| Type: | Tactical military truck |
| Is Vehicle: | yes |
| Service: | 2000s |
| Used By: | French Army |
| Manufacturer: | Renault Trucks |
| Production Date: | 2004 to Present |
| Weight: | 14.2 t |
| Length: | 7.32 m |
| Width: | ~2.5 m |
| Height: | ~3 m |
| Crew: | 2 + 15 |
| Engine: | Renault 6 cylinder diesel |
| Engine Power: | 240 hp |
| Vehicle Range: | 850 km |
| Speed: | 88 km/h |
The Sherpa 5 debuted at the 2004 Eurosatory military trade fair. The vehicle is an all-wheel drive truck (in 4×4 or 6×6 configurations) that can carry a payload of seven tons. It is used in military transport roles, such as the base chassis for the CAESAR self-propelled howitzer.