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The AS 24, also known as Véhicule Aeroporte or Tricar Parachutable was a military motorized tricycle produced by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal during the 1960s. A single vehicle was evaluated by the US Army in 1963. 460 were produced, with the majority being used by Belgian parachute troops, notably during Operation Dragon Rouge.
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130 returned to service in the French paratrooper units. They were withdrawn from service in 1984, replaced by Lohr Fardier[1]..
Specifications
edit- Passengers: 4 including Driver
- Weight: 374 lb (170 kg)
- Cargo: 770 lb (350 kg) of men and equipment.
- Height: 2 ft 10 in (85 cm)
- Engine: 15 hp (11 kW) Two-cylinder, two-stroke, 15 cubic inch (0.245 litres, 245cc) model FN 24
- Speed: 60 mph (97 km/h)
References
edit- Fabrique National Model A.S. 24
- Fabrique Nationale d’Armes de Guerre Archived 2008-07-20 at the Wayback Machine 3-Wheelers.com
- AS24 Schwimmwagen.free.fr
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