VBMR Griffon Scorpion program
MF48617K

VBMR Griffon Scorpion program

Complete kit of the VBMR Griffon Scorpion program in 1/48th scale

Dimensions of the model: 15.5 x 7 x 10 cm

The kit contains:
  • Resin parts
  • A metal photo-etched board
  • Metal axles to make the wheels mobile if desired
  • Pre-cut windows
  • Rubber wheels
  • Assembly instructions with parts list and color photos:  Download instructions
You can also contact us to have this model assembled and painted with the camouflage of your choice.

  • VBMR Griffon Scorpion program
  • VBMR Griffon Scorpion program
  • VBMR Griffon Scorpion program
  • VBMR Griffon Scorpion program

History of the VBMR Griffon Scorpion program

The multi-role armored vehicle (VBMR) is the vehicle intended to replace the armored front vehicle, within the French Army. He takes the name Griffon. The French army has been preparing the replacement of the VAB since the early 2000s. To do this, it is considering the purchase of 2,080 examples of the VBMR according to the target of the 2020 defense white paper. The Ministry of Defense has entrusted its development to Nexter, Thales, and ARQUUS (formerly Renault Trucks Défense).

At the beginning of 2016, it was confirmed that the 126th infantry regiment will be the first regiment equipped with the VBMR Griffon from 2021. The vehicle will be designed on a 6×6 architecture, it will allow for a pilot, a shooter and 9 fighters. The purchase of this vehicle is part of the Scorpion program intended to modernize the Army's cavalry, with the modernization of Leclerc tanks, the replacement of the VAB by the VBMR as well as the replacement of the ERC-90 Sagaie and the AMX-10 RC by the EBRC.