Panhard fills gaps in PVP range

Panhard fills gaps in PVP range 17 July 2008: Panhard General Defense is expanding its product range to include two new variants of the Petit Véhicule Protégé (PVP) for the French Army: the PVP HD (Heavy Duty) and the PVP XL (Extra Large). Both of these are based on a larger chassis than the original PVP, fitted with a body that gives a greater payload and volume. In addition to the door in the rear, they have two side doors to enable the crew to embark and disembark rapidly. They also embody a higher level of ballistic protection (STANAG 4569 Level 3) in the crew and engine compartments. The PVP HD is powered by a 163 hp IVECO diesel engine meeting Euro IV emission requirements, coupled to a ZF 6HP 260 automatic transmission. This gives the vehicle a maximum road speed of up to 105 km/h and an operating range of 700 km. Gross vehicle weight (GVW), including a payload of 2,000 kg, is currently being quoted as 7,000 kg with an internal volume of 6.5 m3.