Renault GBC 180

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The Berliet GBC 8 KT is a French truck (6 × 6) made by Berliet in the 1950s. It is primarily intended for the transport of military loads. The modernized version of this truck is called Renault GBC 180 .

description

The Berliet GBC 8 KT was developed in 1956 and has been in active service with the French Army ever since . The truck was derived from the civilian model variant Gazelle from Berliet. Since then around 18,000 copies have been produced worldwide. The vehicle is or was used by the Portuguese and Algerian armed forces, but only the 4 × 4 variants were exported to these countries. The 6x6 version was used by the Austrian armed forces as a tactical truck and as an artillery tractor. In addition, the GBC 8 KT was produced under license in China . Berliet has now been taken over by Renault and the group has improved the GBC 8 KT. This modernized variant was named GBC 180 and is also used by the French armed forces.

Technical specifications

Berliet GBC 8 KT

Berliet GBC 8 KT (6 × 6)
  • Drive formula: 6 × 6
  • Manufacturer: Berliet
  • Crew of the standard version: 1 + 2 men (up to 20 soldiers on the loading area)
  • Empty weight: 8.37 t
  • Max. Payload: 4.0 t
  • Dimensions:
    • Length: 7.28 m
    • Width: 2.49 m
    • Height: 3.30 m
  • Engine: 5-cylinder multi-fuel engine MK 520 from Berliet
    • Displacement: 7.9 liters
    • Power: 130 hp
    • Consumption: 36 liters per 100 km
  • Maximum speed: 82 km / h (on the road)
  • Wading depth: 1.20 m
  • Range: ~ 1,000 km

Renault GBC 180

Renault GBC 180 (6 × 6)
  • Drive formula: 6 × 6
  • Manufacturer: Renault Trucks
  • Crew of the standard version: 1 + 2 men (up to 20 soldiers on the loading area)
  • Empty weight: 8.60 t
  • Max. Payload: 4.0 t
  • Dimensions:
    • Length: 7.33 m
    • Width: 2.49 m
    • Height: 2.4 m
  • Engine: 6-cylinder diesel engine of Renault (2 versions)
    • Displacement:?
    • Power: 275 hp or 323 hp
    • Consumption:?
  • Maximum speed: 87 km / h (on the road)
  • Wading depth: 1.20 m
  • Range: 800 km

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