Lohr Fardier
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The Lohr Fardier is a French light general purpose 4x4 vehicle, capable of being transported by air, developed by Lohr Industrie
for use by airborne troops.
airborne troops, which used 300 of these. Two versions were produced: FL 500 and FL 501, the latter with a 36 hp engine.
France has replaced its FL 500/501 with the Auverland A3F fast attack vehicle; while it can't be assured whether the vehicles supplied to Spain and Tunisia are still in service.
The FL 501 can tow up to 800 kg, a typical cargo is a 120 mm mortar. Other loads include different communication equipment, general cargo, and up to 2 stretchers.
It can be air transported either by cargo plane or by helicopter
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The vacuum carburettor limits the speed to c35kph.
There is a differential slip limiter worked by belts and levers.
Lohr Industrie
Lohr Industrie is a French manufacturer. With a track record in the manufacture of high-tech car transporter systems , this innovative manufacturer has developed the Translohr tram cars and Modalohr road/rail transfer system, and, in cooperation with GIAT Industries, the Caesar 155 mm...
for use by airborne troops.
History
This light 4x4 vehicle was developed by SOFRAMAG (later Lohr Industrie) for the French ArmyFrench Army
The French Army, officially the Armée de Terre , is the land-based and largest component of the French Armed Forces.As of 2010, the army employs 123,100 regulars, 18,350 part-time reservists and 7,700 Legionnaires. All soldiers are professionals, following the suspension of conscription, voted in...
airborne troops, which used 300 of these. Two versions were produced: FL 500 and FL 501, the latter with a 36 hp engine.
France has replaced its FL 500/501 with the Auverland A3F fast attack vehicle; while it can't be assured whether the vehicles supplied to Spain and Tunisia are still in service.
Description
It has a chassis built of welded tubes, with the cargo area at the back (formed by aluminium panels), the engine in the middle (transversally positioned) and the driver at the front left (protected by a demountable U-shaped safety bar). Each axle has a transmission unit, with coil-spring suspension. Each rear wheel has an independent parking brake, while brakes in all 4 wheels are with discs. The vehicle has a dual lighting system for full lighting or for reduced "convoy" lighting.The FL 501 can tow up to 800 kg, a typical cargo is a 120 mm mortar. Other loads include different communication equipment, general cargo, and up to 2 stretchers.
It can be air transported either by cargo plane or by helicopter
Helicopter
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or C-160 Transall can carry up to 6 for air-dropping, or up to 12 as general cargo - A Puma helicopter can carry a FL 500/501 and a 120 mm mortar.
Specifications
The engine is Citroen 602cc flat twin. This is the same unit that powered the militarised Citroen Mehari, which was a development of the Dyane engine. All the running gear is from the Citroen A series "family" except for the steering column which is from the H van.The vacuum carburettor limits the speed to c35kph.
There is a differential slip limiter worked by belts and levers.