Berliet GBU 15

The Berliet GBU 15 is a formidable 6x6 heavy-duty tactical truck developed in the late 1950s, notably appearing around 1959. Designed primarily for heavy recovery and tactical transport roles, it features a robust Berliet MK 640 engine, a 6-cylinder diesel with a displacement of approximately 15,000 cc, delivering around 240 hp. This truck boasts a 6x6 drivetrain with a 5-speed gearbox, including range switching for high and low gears, allowing it to wade through a meter of water without special preparation. With a top speed of approximately 75 km/h, an empty weight ranging from 14,500 kg to 15,200 kg, and a payload capacity of 6,000 kg, it offers a range of about 800 km supported by a 400-liter fuel tank. Its design includes a standard forward-control cabin, typical of military heavy transports of the era, and is renowned for its durability in challenging off-road conditions.