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VAPE

The Vehículo Anfibio Pesado de Exploración (VAPE, "Heavy Amphibious Exploration Vehicle") was a wheeled amphibious reconnaissance vehicle project developed by Argentina in the 1970s. Commissioned by the Argentine Army, two prototypes were developed by the French companies Renault and Panhard. On top of reconnaissance, the vehicle was also designed for direct infantry support and anti-tank warfare.

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The Vehículo Anfibio Pesado de Exploración (VAPE, "Heavy Amphibious Exploration Vehicle") was a wheeled amphibious reconnaissance vehicle project developed by Argentina in the 1970s. Commissioned by the Argentine Army, two prototypes were developed by the French companies Renault and Panhard. On top of reconnaissance, the vehicle was also designed for direct infantry support and anti-tank warfare.

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