The Arquus Scarabee is a hybrid armored vehicle from Arquus, the military focused division of the Volvo Group, designed to carry up to a crew of four into combat while running silently on electric power when stealth matters most. Unveiled at the 2019 Paris Auto Show and aimed at the French army, the Scarabee blends armor, hybrid drive and crab style four wheel steering into one of the most distinctive light armored vehicles in the world.
Who makes the Arquus Scarabee?
Volvo is a pioneer of safety, whether it is applied to automobiles, construction equipment or semi trucks. A lesser known venture of the Swedish manufacturer is its military focused division Arquus, which supplies the vast majority of the French Army's wheeled vehicles. The Scarabee is one of its flagship designs, presented at the 2019 Paris Auto Show as a contender for future French army contracts.
What makes the Scarabee special?
This armored vehicle is a hybrid that pairs a traditional internal combustion engine with electric motors, allowing fully silent operation when stealth is a mission priority. It features four wheel drive and four wheel steering, which lets it perform diagonal crab style maneuvers to dodge fire or slip into tight positions. Weighing around 6 tons, the Scarabee is a mean machine built to tackle the full range of military operations.
What features does the Arquus Scarabee offer?
Other notable features include a central driving position, a remote controlled trailer and the ability to be deployed and airlifted from helicopters. The combination of a hybrid powertrain, all electric stealth mode, adaptive suspension and air transportability makes the Scarabee a genuinely versatile platform, which is exactly why search interest around the Arquus Scarabee price and availability remains so high among defense enthusiasts.
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Sources: Arquus Defense and Defense News.
