The Temsah Sherpa is an Egyptian developed and indigenously manufactured Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) and MRAP armoured personnel carrier based on the French-made Sherpa-2 Light Scout chassis.[1][2][3]
| Temsah Sherpa | |
|---|---|
| Type | Light Tactical and MRAP armoured personnel carrier |
| Place of origin | Egypt |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Egyptian Armed Forces |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Renault Truck Defense Egyptian Ministry of Defense vehicle department - Engineering Industrial Complex |
| Manufacturer | Egyptian Ministry of Defense vehicle department - Engineering Industrial Complex |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | G.V.W: 9.4 tonnes.
Curb weight: 8.69500 tonnes. Payload: 0.705 tonnes. |
| Length | 6.1 m |
| Width | 2.42200 m |
| Height | 3.14 m without the turret, 3.27 m with the turret. |
| Crew | 2+4 |
Main armament | Equipped with a Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS). |
| Engine | Type: 4.7L-Diesel.
Max. Torque (N.m@rpm): 1450@700 Max. Power (HP@rpm): 2300@180 |
| Transmission | Automatic. |
| Ground clearance | 490 mm |
Operational range | 800 km |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h |
Design
editCompared to the original Sherpa Light the look is different, especially in the rear area. While the front does not differ much from the French-made vehicle, it is equipped with new armor and the rear of the vehicle has been modified to provide a fully enclosed cargo area. The roof of the car is equipped with a new remotely operated weapons station.[1][2]The protected cabin has been stretched towards the rear, allowing to carry 6 soldiers, hosted on anti-blast seats. The rear section hosting two soldiers is elevated compared to the rest of the vehicle, personnel accessing the two rear seats from a back door. Each soldier can use his individual weapon from inside, firing ports being available on the sides, one more being fitted to the rear door in a total number of 7 gun ports.[1][2][3]
The Temsah Sherpa is 6.055 meters long, 2.422 m wide, with a 2.09 meters wheel track, a 3.54 meters wheel base and 3.14 m high. Gross vehicle weight is 9,400 kg, with a curb weight of 8,695 kg, which leaves a mere 705 kg of payload, the vehicle is designed for short patrol duties. Maximum height with the turret is 3.27 meters.[3][1]
It has one night vision camera, three external cameras and a 9" frontal display. It has a tire size of 4+1 (335/80R13,R20 or R 22.5).[3]
Protection level
editIt has Ballistic protection of BR6, sufficient against a 7.62×51mm FMJ round, while protection against mines is at Level 1 according to STANAG 4569, the 490 mm ground clearance helping in reducing blast effects. It has anti-blast seats and an Advanced Impact Mat.[1][3]
Armament
editIt is equipped with a Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCSW).[1][3]
Maneuver
editIt has a 4.7L-Diesel engine with maximum torque of 1450@700 and maximum power of 2300@180 with an automatic transmission. It has a maximum cruising range of 800 km, maximum speed of 100 km/h and a minimum ground clearance of 490 mm.[3][1]
Operators
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h Valpolini, Paolo (2021-12-01). "EDEX: a new Sherpa is born under the Pyramids shade". EDR Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ a b c Hanan (2021-06-21). "مصر تطور نسخة محلية جديدة من مركبة تكتيكية شيربا لايت 4x4 الفرنسية". أخبار الدفاع العربي (in Arabic). Retrieved 2023-11-22.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Armored – Temsah Sherba – Eltemsah". Retrieved 2023-11-22.