Ep. 7. - ACMAT VLRA - Utility Truck

In this video Alan Curran introduces you to the ACMAT VLRA troop transport. The ACMAT VLRA (Véhicule de Liaison de Reconnaissance et d'Appui or Liaison, Reconnaissance, and Support Vehicle), a 4x4 tactical vehicle produced by ACMAT. It was characterised by its robustness. It could transport 2.5 tonnes of payload, a maximum range of 1,600 km and a water tank with a capacity of 200lt. Known for their reliability, simplicity, ruggedness and their 80% (over 3,500) commonality of parts across the entire product line. ACMAT offers over 70 VLRA variants, several of which served and continue to serve with the Irish Defence Forces including with the Artillery Corps and Army Ranger Wing primarily for troop transport and gun tractor, convoy escort, and special operations tactical support . You can check out the Irish Military Vehicles Group (IMVG) on FB at:   / irishmilitaryvehiclesgroup   This video was made possible with support from The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. This video is a production of The Irish Military Heritage Foundation CLG: (RCN) 20203159 in partnership with The Irish Military Vehicles Group. You can help support our projects and recording Ireland's Military Story by becoming a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56748863 or through PayPal: [email protected] Video by Michael Coyne.