Sisu GTP
The Sisu GTP is a Finnish made four-wheeled, modular mine-resistant ambush protected armoured personnel carrier (APC) designed and built by Sisu Auto for the Finnish Defence Forces as a possible replacement or complement for its XA-180-series vehicles. The first version was produced in 2019. In June 2020 the Finnish Defense Forces ordered 6 vehicles for testing.[2]
| Sisu GTP | |
|---|---|
| Type | MRAP APC |
| Place of origin | Finland |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2019 |
| Manufacturer | Sisu Auto |
| Produced | 2020-2022 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 14 tonnes (14 long tons; 15 short tons) |
| Length | 6.00 m (19.69 ft) |
| Width | 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 2.55 m (8 ft 4 in) |
| Crew | 2 (utility), 2+2, 2+3 (recon), 2+8 (squad) |
| Armor | STANAG 4569 Level 1[1] |
| Engine | Mercedes-Benz OM926 6-cylinder, 4 stroke diesel engine 308 hp (230 kW) |
| Power/weight | 22 hp/tonne |
| Suspension | Independent suspension, lockable differentials |
Operational range | over 700 km |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h on land, 12 km/h in water |
In December 2022 the Finnish Defence Forces ordered 25 vehicles more. They will replace RG-32M in Finnish service.[3]
Operators
See also
References
- "SISU GTP 4×4 General Purpose Vehicle".
- "Maavoimat hankkii testikäyttöön panssaroituja SISU GTP 4x4 -maastoajoneuvoja -". Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- "Puolustusvoimat saa lisää Sisun monikäyttöajoneuvoja: "Taustalla myös huoltovarmuus"". Ilta-Sanomat. 19 December 2022.
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