VECTOR
The VECTOR is a light all terrain tactical vehicle in service with the Royal Netherlands Army and Navy. The vehicle is produced by Dutch defense contractor Defenture.
| VECTOR | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Defenture |
| Production | 2017 - present |
| Assembly | Netherlands |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Tactical vehicle |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Steyr Diesel, 6 cylinder (220 hp) |
| Transmission | 4x4 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen 290 |
Description
The VECTOR was designed by a consortium of Dutch defense and automotive companies as a replacement for the Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen 290.[1] Development began in 2013, with the new tactical vehicle's design incorporating features inspired by the Dutch Special Forces' combat experience in Afghanistan. A major requirement for the vehicle was the ability for it to be air-lifted by helicopter.[1]
Defenture delivered the first 50 VECTOR's in December 2017.[2]
References
- Westerhoven, Leo van (2014-12-08). "De VECTOR: het ultieme Special Operation Forces-voertuig die de commando's altijd al hadden willen hebben". Dutch Defence Press (in Dutch). Retrieved 2020-07-01.
- Defensie, Ministerie van (2017-12-21). "Eerste SF-voertuig VECTOR voor commando's - Nieuwsbericht - Defensie.nl". www.defensie.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2020-07-01.
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