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Nexter Aravis
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MRAP & Protected Mobility Vehicles · France · 2009
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NexterAravis

Nexter Aravis
Nexter Aravis Photo: Kevin.B · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine / IED Protection
85
Crew Survivability
80
Mobility
65
Payload
70
Firepower
40
Off-Road Capability
60
Reliability
75
Transportability
70
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin France
ManufacturerKNDS France
CategoryMRAP & Protected Mobility Vehicles
EraPost-Cold War
In service2009
Operators4 countries
Data Quality85%
73
MRAP & Protected Mobility Vehicles MASS Rating
11/18
Post-Cold War
20/37
All-Time
MRAP & Protected Mobility Vehicles · 10 axes scored
Mine / IED Protection
85
Crew Survivability
80
Mobility
65
Payload
70
Firepower
40
Off-Road Capability
60
Reliability
75
Transportability
70
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mrap & protected mobility vehicles category.
01 / Overview
Nexter Aravis
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2009–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MRAP & PROTECTED MOBILITY VEHICLES · POST-COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
mrap & protected mobility vehicles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the mrap & protected mobility vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year2010
  • Combat Weight12.5 t
  • Crew2
  • Passengers / Dismounts4
  • Vehicle ClassMine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle
  • In ServiceYes
◈Armament3MOD.3
▣Protection3MOD.3
◇Mobility6MOD.6
  • Engine TypeMercedes-Benz OM 924
  • Engine Power218 hp
  • TransmissionAutomatic
  • Max Road Speed100 km/h
  • Operational Range750 km
  • Fording Depth1 m
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length6 m
  • Width2.5 m
  • Height2.5 m
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Production Start2,009 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2009Production started
17
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory3country · 287units
287active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Protection systems in IFVs designed to mitigate damage from landmines and improvised explosive devices, including armored hulls, blast-resistant seats, and counter-IED electronics.
A Remote Weapon Station is a weapon mount controlled from within an armored vehicle, allowing operation without exposing the operator to direct fire.
Vehicle hull design featuring a V-shaped cross-section to deflect blasts upward, enhancing protection against landmines and IEDs.
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