Projet de fabrication du VCR-TT2 de Panhard [1985]

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Projet de fabrication du VCR-TT2 de Panhard [1985]

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En furetant sur la toile voilà que je tombe sur cette drôle d'histoire, qui comme toujours à fini par une queue de poisson si je puis dire

Nous sommes au milieu des années 80. Les relations algéro-françaises se réchauffent, Chadli et Mitterand mettent en place une coopération militaire et technique qui aboutit à des échanges accrues et à l'achat de plusieurs dizaine de véhicules pour la GR... mais voilà l'Algérie ambitionne de produire son propre APC et Panhard répond à l'appel d'offre et produit le VCR-TT2 qui est un dérivé du M3

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The VCR (Véhicule de Combat à Roues) TT (Transport de Troupes) 2 was originally developed by Panhard to meet the requirements of the Algerian Army.

One of the prototypes undertook some 3,000 km of trials in Algeria. It was intended that production of this vehicle would be undertaken in Algeria, but in the end the project was discontinued by Algeria owing to a shortage of funds.

The VCR TT 2 shares many automotive components, for example the power pack and suspension, with the Panhard ERC 90 F4 Sagaie 2 (6 × 6) armoured car, which was unveiled together with the VCR TT 2 for the first time in June 1985. At that time three prototypes of the VCR TT 2 had been built but, by late 2001, production of this vehicle had yet to commence.

Description

The hull of the Panhard VCR TT 2 is of all-welded steel armour construction providing protection from small arms fire and shell splinters. The driver sits at the front of the vehicle in the centre and has three day periscopes for forward observation, the centre one of which is mounted in a forward-opening hatch for driving in the head-out position.

The engine compartment is to the immediate rear of the driver. The VCR TT 2 is available powered by two Peugeot XD 3T diesel engines developing a total of 196 hp at 4,150 rpm or two Peugeot PRV V-6 petrol engines developing a total of 290 hp at 5,500 rpm. These are each coupled to a ZF 4 HP 22 fully automatic transmission with four forward and one reverse gears which are in turn connected to a Panhard two-speed, road and cross-country transfer box. Power is transmitted to all roadwheels via drive shafts in the armoured hull.

Steering is power assisted on the front two roadwheels and, when driving on roads, the centre two roadwheels are normally raised clear of the ground.

Each roadwheel is independent and mounted on trailing arms with helicoidal spring suspension. The front and rear wheels have hydropneumatic suspension units while the centre ones have hydraulic jacks.

There is a single door in each side of the hull, to the rear of the first roadwheel station, and a large door in the hull rear that opens to the left. This has two Giat Industries firing ports each with an observation block above. These allow the troops to fire their weapons from within the vehicle.

Six troops sit down either side of the hull facing each other, with two upward-opening hatches in the upper part of each side of the troop compartment. Over the top of the troop compartment are four roof hatches, two either side, that are hinged on the outside.

The main armament installation is mounted on the roof to the rear of the engine compartment. If, for example, a SAMM BTE 105 cupola is fitted, armed with a 12.7 mm M2 HB machine gun, then 12 troops can be carried, but when heavier two-man turrets are mounted, then the number of troops is reduced.

Optional equipment includes an air conditioning system, NBC equipment, a front-mounted winch and various passive night vision devices.

The VCR TT 2 is fully amphibious, propelled in the water by two steerable propellers mounted under the hull rear.

Variants

In addition to being fitted with a wide range of armament installations, Panhard has suggested a number of specialised versions of the VCR TT 2, including command post, ambulance and workshop
http://www.army-guide.com/eng/product4297.html

The VCR TT 2
Though developed for the export market in general, the only customer for the VCR/TT2 has as of yet been Algeria, who had to cut their order due to lack of funds and the imminent arrival on the export market of more capable vehicles. The hull is similar, but a bit larger than, the VCR; however, the automotive components share more in common with the ERC-90 F4 Sagaie 2. The armament normally a pintle-mounted heavy machinegun, but some have had a light twin machinegun turret fitted; other turrets applicable to the VCR can also be fitted. (These will not be covered here.) Versions with two types of engines were supplied; one has a pair of Peugeot XD 3T diesel engines developing a total of 196 horsepower and the other has a pair of Peugeot PRV gasoline engines developing 290 horsepower. Most of the particulars of suspension, driving, and automotive operations are the same as the 6x6 version of the VCR, though the suspension is beefed up a bit the ride is generally regarded as smoother. The VCR TT 2 is a quite a bit heavier than the VCR, with some of the extra weight going to heavier armor, though the VCR TT 2 is also longer than the VCR. The VCR TT2 has the hinged firing windows in the sides and firing ports in the rear doors, the same as on the VCR. Side doors are also found in the sides of the troop compartment, near the front of the compartment between the noticeable gap between the front pair of wheels and second pair of wheels. The VCR TT 2 has two large hatches on the rear deck instead of the small hatch of the VCR. The Algerian vehicles have had air conditioning installed, and a collective NBC system is an option as is a front mounted winch similar to that of the VCR and a commander’s cupola with night vision devices or a night
vision scope for the machinegun turret are options.
A cluster of three smoke grenade launchers are found on each of the front fenders.
http://www.pmulcahy.com/PDFs/vehicles/wheeled_apcs.pdf
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Re: Projet de fabrication du VCR-TT2 de Panhard [1985]

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OUi, c’était de l'arnaque, ils nous prenaient pour une monarchie du golf, et voulaient nous vendre un blindé somme toute classique, a prix d'or.

Chadli en plus voulait faire plaisir a Mitterrand; mais les officiers supérieures de l'ANP après avoir vu l'engin, ses performance et le rapport cout/performances ont refusés.

en fait la France à l'époque voulaient nous fourguer une série de packs : Blindés, Système de couverture radars...... le tout a des prix exorbitant, a un moment donnée les généraux avaient mis leur veto.
Pour le devoir & l'honneur

au revoir ya el khaoua
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Re: Projet de fabrication du VCR-TT2 de Panhard [1985]

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Quelques photos d'un des prototypes du VCR-TT2 avec tourelle de 20mm exposé au musée de Saumur

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