Sphinx wheeled armoured reconnaissance combat vehicle Panhard - France

The Sphinx is Panhard's technical and industrial response to the French army's EBRC (Recce and combat WAV - wheeled armoured vehicle) program.

It includes Panhard's know-how in the area of light platforms, and Lockheed Martin's know-how for the CTA 40 weapon system.

With 16-tons in combat configuration, it will be possible to airlift the sphinx in A400Ms, on the basis of a couple of vehicles per aircraft. This constrained weight also means reduced procurement cost and operational maintenance costs.

Specifications

Crew: 3

Length: 5.50 m

Width: 3.00 m

Height (without any weapon): 2.61 m

Gross vehicle weight rating: 10.000 kg

Wheel base: 1.950 et 1.550 mm

Maximum speed: 110 km/h

Angle of approach: 60°

Angle of egress: 60°

Road clearance: 0.40 m

Gradient: 60%

Side slope: 30%

Fording: 1.20 m

Range: 1000 km

Amphibious: no

Engine (EURO 3 turbo diesel): Mercedes V6 550 hp

Engine power: 404 kW at 2300 rpm

Maximum torque: 2000 Nm at 1500 rpm

Gearbox: ZF Auto 6

Suspension: hydro-pneumatic and variable attitude
Ballistic protection (STANAG 4569): 4
Mine protection (STANAG 4569): 3b