The RIDER, is a high mobility, robust, without electonic devices and compact 4x4 vehicle for Special Forces and rapid deployment forces. It can be airborne, heliborne or dropped by parachutes.

Its principal strenghts are :

• Large loading surfaces
• High mobility over cross country
• Continuous and smooth speed variation
• Short turning radius of 5 meters
• High reliability (no electronics)
• Simple to use
• High combat weight/curb weight ratio
• Various driving modes
• High obstacles crossing capabilities

RIDER is built around a high characteristics tubular steel frame on which a diesel engine, two axles, a drop box and two crew stations are attached. The high travel front suspension is a double wishbone, the rear wheel stations are mounted on trailer arms. Torque is delivered by a hydrostatic chain with a main pump powered by the main engine and one motor per axle.

Its main missions are:

• Carry logistic supply for paratroopers and SF
• MEDEVAC
• Carry a light mobile command post
• Tow a 120RT mortar
• Tow a 120 mm ammunition trailer
• Create a defense perimeter around the landing zones
• Logistical liaison
• Seize airfields