Arquus Scarabee Armored Vehicle

Arquus Scarabee Armored Vehicle - TheArsenale

Volvo is a pioneer of safety, whether it is applied to automobiles, their construction equipment or semi trucks. A lesser known venture of the Swedish manufacturer is their military focused division Arquus.

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In the 2019 Paris Auto Show, Arquus presented the Scarabee that is said to be joining the French army later this year. This armored vehicle is a hybrid and uses both a traditional ICE with electirc motors that allow for full silent operation when stealth is a mission priority. It also featured four wheel drive and four wheel steering, which makes it capable for diagonal maneuvering. Weighing at 6 tons, the Scarabee is a mean machine thgat is meant to be tackling all the challenges of a military operations. Other features include a central driving position, R/C trailer and the capability to be deployed and airlifted from helicopters. 

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