Renault Sherpa Light military truck displayed at 2012 Defexpo

The Sherpa Light family of vehicles from Renault are light armoured tactile vehicles designed to transport infantry, paratroopers, internal security personnel, etc. The Sherpa Light has been designed as an on-/off-road vehicle designed to perform both on the road as well as off it. Its MD 5 diesel engine packs in 292PS of power. 

The Sherpa Light range of vehicles are equipped with full time 4X4 system, automatic gearbox, air-conditioning, hydraulic power steering, retractable electric winch at the front and at the back, run-flat tyres, central tyre inflation system, anti-lock braking system, etc. The vehicles are available in both armoured and non-armoured versions. Add-on armour such as ballistic kits and mine kits can be fitted to any variant of the Sherpa Light. 

The Sherpa Light Scout, showcased at the 2012 Defence Expo, is available in both armoured and unarmoured variants. It is ideal for tactical missions such as scouting, patrol, convoy escort and command and liaison. The vehicle can transport 4/5 soldiers and comes with a roof-mounted weapon system. It also has 5.56 / 7.62 / 12.7mm weapon systems that can be manned or remotely operated. The Sherpa Light Scout has a range of 1,000km and is good for a top speed of 110km/h.  

The Sherpa Light Station Wagon is a fully armoured vehicle suited for various tactical missions. The Station Wagon version of the Sherpa Light can transport up to six soldiers and or any weapon system. The vehicle has a maximum range of 1,000km and a top speed of 110km/h. It has 5.56 / 7.62 / 12.7mm weapon systems that can be manned or remotely operated. 

The Sherpa Light Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) was designed to transport up to 10 soldiers with room for their equipment in battle-hardened terrain. The APC has a large internal volume that can be used to carry weapon systems as well. The APC has a maximum range of 1000km and has a top speed of 110km/h. The Sherpa Light APC has 5.56 / 7.62 / 12.7mm weapon systems that can be manned or remotely operated.

The Sherpa Light Carrier is a cargo/utility version of the Sherpa Light that is available in both unarmoured and armoured variants with a short (2-seater) or long cab (4-seater). The Carrier can transport up to 4.5 tonnes of payload including 10 feet of shelter. It has a range of 1000km and is good for a top speed of 110km/h. The Sherpa Light Carrier has 5.56 / 7.62 / 12.7mm weapon systems that can be manned or remotely operated.

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The Sherpa Light Special Forces is ideally suited for tactical missions. It is also adapted to the specific needs of Special Forces with 5 seats, open top and folding windscreen, supports for machineguns. The Special Forces version of the Sherpa Light has a range of 1000km and a top speed of 120km/h, the fastest of the Sherpa Light range of vehicles. The Special Forces has 5.56 / 7.62 / 12.7mm machine guns.

Then there is the Sherpa Light High Intensity (HI) is ideally suited for combat missions demanding high protection levels for offensive scouting, counterinsurgency tasks, and convoy escorts. It is able to transport up to 4/5 soldiers and comes with a remotely operated 7.62 / 12.7 / 20mm weapon system. The Sherpa Light HI has a range of 1,000km and is good for a top speed of 110km/h.