| Patria AMV | |
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 Patria AMV in South Africa |
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| Place of origin |  Finland |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 16,000 - 26,000 kg 35,000 - 57,000 lbs |
| Length | 7.7 m (25 ft 3 in) |
| Width | 2.8 m (9 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 2.3 m (7 ft 6.5 in) |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) 10 passenger |
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| Engine | DI 12 Scania Diesel 360 kW (480 hp) |
| Suspension | 8×8 wheeled or 6×6 wheeled |
| Operational range |
800 km (500 mi) |
| Speed | over 100 km/h (60 mph) on land up to 10 km/h (6 mph) in water |
The Patria AMV (Advanced Modular Vehicle) is an 8x8 or 6x6 multi-role military vehicle produced by Finnish manufacturer Patria. The first prototype was produced in 2001 and first vehicles delivered to the Finnish Army in 2003. Serial production was started in 2004. The main feature of the AMV is modular design allowing the incorporation of different weapon, sensor, or communications systems on the same carriage. Designs exist for different APC (armoured personnel carrier) and IFV (infantry fighting vehicle) versions, communications version, ambulance version and different fire support versions with large caliber mortar and gun systems. One very important feature is that the AMV has a top-class mine protection up to 10 kg TNT.
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Service
The Polish Army has ordered 313 AMVs with the Italian Oto Melara 30 mm turret and 377 AMVs in various other configurations to be delivered between 2004 and 2013. Some of the Polish vehicles are currently employed in Afghanistan. The Polish vehicles are known as KTO Rosomak ("Wolverine") in Polish Army service. The Finnish Army has ordered 24 AMVs fitted with the AMOS mortar system and 62 AMVs fitted with Protector M151 remote weapon station for the .50 M2HB QCB heavy machine gun or the GMG grenade machine gun. The vehicles are known as XA-360 in Finnish Army service. On June 12 2006, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia declared that Patria AMV will be the new armoured fighting vehicle of the Slovenian Armed Forces. Patria will supply 135 vehicles, some equipped with the NEMO grenade launcher. On 17 May 2007, Denel Land Systems was awarded a contact to license build an improved version of the AMV with a higher level of ballistic and mine protection for the South African National Defence Force. The AMV will replace South-African Ratels as part of the "Program Hoefyster" (horseshoe). Five different versions are included: Command, Mortar, Missile, Section and Fire Support vehicles.[1] On July 24 2007, the Croatian Ministry of Defence selected the Patria AMV as the new armoured fighting vehicle of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia in their first international tender in its history.[2] 84 AMVs will be supplied. Initially, the plan called for 84 8×8 vehicles and 42 6×6 vehicles. The Croatian Ministry of Defence has approved the purchase of 84 Patria AMV 8×8 vehicles. The 6×6 configuration idea was scrapped, and the remaining 42 vehicles were decided to be 8×8's. The purchase of the remaining 42 AMV's has yet to be made but is planned for 2008 or 2009. As Croatia requires around 280 armoured fighting vehicles for its army, additional Patria AMV procurements are likely to occur. The Macedonian government announced in 2006 that it will procure the same type which Croatian military chooses after test trials in 2007 because it is less expensive than conduct trials again at home. The configuration of Patria vehicles, which eventually won the competition, will be similar to those in Slovenian service but probably in smaller numbers. [3]
Patria and Lockheed Martin joining forces
Patria and Lockheed Martin have agreed to cooperate in the competition for the US Marines MPC (Marine Personnel Carrier) deal. MPC is the Marines armoured vehicle that is to replace the LAV. The USMC is planning to obtain 600 MPC vehicles.[4] The expected offer competition will be held in the second quarter of 2008, and the USMC will evaluate the different competitors after this. Patria will deliver the AMV 8x8 vehicle. Lockheed Martin Systems Integration is responsible for the MPC offer, as well as system integration, survivability systems, the US production line, as well as networking and logistics.[5]
Combat history
- War in Afghanistan (2001–present)
- The Polish Land Forces contingent, which is a part of the International Security Assistance Force have been operating 24 KTO Rosomak vehicles in Afganistan since 2007. The KTOs were equipped with additional steel-composite armour.[6]
Operators
Croatia- 84 units currently on order in 8x8 configuration[7], additional 42 units in 8x8 configuration will be ordered in 2008 or 2009. Final numbers will reach 280 units, comprising of both 6x6 and 8x8 vehicles.
- Finland
- 62 APCs, 24 AMOS. Designated XA 360 P1
Poland- 690 APCs and AFVs with the ability to swim. Designated KTO Rosomak (Kołowy Transporter Opancerzony Rosomak, eng. Wheeled Armoured Carrier Wolverine) Deliveries of the vehicle are to be done by 2013
Slovenia- 135 AFVs, some equipped with NEMO mortars
South Africa- 264 units. Designated Badger[8]
Total: 1,259 vehicles
See also
References
- ^ Defense Aerospace: Denel Lands Biggest Contract In Its History
- ^ Finci dobivaju posao za nabavu oklopnih vozila - 24 July 2007
- ^ Finci dobivaju posao za nabavu oklopnih vozila - 24 July 2007
- ^ Patria vahvoilla Yhdysvaltain merijalkaväen ajoneuvokaupoissa. YLE Uutiset 18.10.2007
- ^ Patrian AMV tarjolla Yhdysvaltain merijalkaväelle. Seppälä, Jarmo: Tekniikka ja Talous 18.10.2007
- ^ http://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/Wiadomosci/1,80277,4295448.html?skad=rss
- ^ Patria's press release 6.8.2007
- ^ Engineering News 1.6.2007
External links
- AMV at Army Technology
- AMV XC-360P at army-guide.com
- official site
