SPRAT : a very huge exceptional vehicle for the French Army
The SPRAT or Rapid bridge layer system is a specific rolling basis of 3,2m wide (4m loaded), 4m high, 18m long and weighing 60 tons Gross Train Weight (GTW). Entirely developed by CNIM Systèmes Industriels for the DGA, this system allows the crossing of dry gap up to 24 m wide, under ballistic protection. 10 vehicles have been in service with the French Army since 2010.
Highly mobile, the SPRAT can be deployed alongside LECLERC main battle tanks. Its offers exceptional performances: it reaches 80 km/h and can overcome many obstacles (60% sandy slopes, 0.8 m high freeboard wall, 3 m ditch ...).
Vehicle approval
The RVM approval (Military Vehicles Reception) required by French government was conducted by CNIM Systèmes Industriels.
The SPRAT can be driven on the road, an essential advantage for the tactical deployment of this special vehicle.
