BASTION
12-TON ARMORED
PERSONNEL CARRIER
The Bastion is a 12-ton vehicle developed on the VLRA 4x4 platform and built in the
USA by AM General. It offers a combination of tactical performance, robust capability
and simplified maintenance. The armored hull features large internal volume as well as
protection against ballistic threats, mines and IEDs. The Bastion is ideal for
peace-keeping, reconnaissance and combat missions.
BASTION 12-TON ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIER
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S S TA N D A R D E Q U I P M E N T
Troop transport, Ambulance, Protection for ballistic, mine and IED explosives; Left or right hand drive;
Missions
Command Post, Cargo, Workshop heating & air conditioning; Firing ports
Max Crew 2+8
Armored, 2 side doors, 2 rear doors,
Cab
roof hatches OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
7.62 mm or 12.7 mm
Armament
ring or remote control turret Window grids; Police light bar; Bull bar; Winch
Air Transport A400M, C-130 Exterior Clearance blade; Central Tire Inflation System
GVW 27,500 lb. (12,500 kg) (CTIS); Run-flat tires
Dimensions 236 x 86.6 x 94.5 in. (6 x 2.2 x 2.4 m) Smoke grenade launcher; Sniper acoustic
detector; Laser detection system; RCIED
Wheelbase 141.7 in. (3.6 m) Protection
jammer; 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun
Ground Clearance 12.9 in. (.33 m) under axle (ring mounted or remote controlled)
Configuration 4x4 Rear camera; Day/night long distance
Engine 180 hp (134 Kw) / 215 hp (160 Kw) surveillance camera; Perimeter surveillance;
Technology
Transmission Mechanical 6-speed GPS; Radio (UHF/VHF/HF/PMR); Specific
intercom; Public address
Max Torque 590 lb. ft. (700 N•m) @ 1300 rpm
Power Extreme starting (-26°F / -32°C); Battery
Max Road Speed 68 mph (110 kph)
Management management system
Max Range 870 miles (1,000 km)
Suspension Axles & leaf springs
Tires 365/80 R20
GRADIENT SIDE SLOPE TRENCH VERTICAL OBSTACLE FORDING
60% 30% 2.6 ft. (0.8 m) 1.6 ft. (0.5m) 3.3 ft. (1 m) AMP11012018
AM General Headquarters
105 N. Niles Ave
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 237-6222
www.amgeneral.com