Patria AMV
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| 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 (490 hp) or 405 kW (540 hp) |
| Power/weight | 15.6 kW/t (max weight) |
| 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 (Armored 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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[edit] 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 mortar.
On 17 May 2007, Denel Land Systems was awarded a contract 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. As Croatia requires around 280 armoured fighting vehicles for its army, additional Patria AMV procurements are likely to occur.
The Republic of Macedonia 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]
On January 29, 2008 Patria announced that the United Arab Emirates armed forces have ordered yet undisclosed amount of 8x8 AMVs.
On January 30, 2008 it was announced that Patria has offered to deliver 30 first AMVs within four months of ordering, if the Czech Army chooses AMV as its next APC. Earlier they had chosen the Austrian Steyr Pandur as their next APC, but the Czech government withdrew from the deal at the end of last year, citing Steyr's failure to fulfil the commitments ensuing from the contract.[4]
[edit] 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.[5]
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.[6]
[edit] 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. In early 2008,a Polish Rosomak serving in Afghanistan (the version with upgraded armour) was attacked by Taliban rebels. The vehicle was hit three times with an RPG-7 missile but it managed to fire back and returned to base without any help required.[7] In June 2008 Rosomak was attacked by Talibans and hit in front armour with RPG. The armour was not penetrated. Also Rosomaks were attacked by mines and IED but no vehicle was destroyed.
[edit] Operators
Croatia- 84 units currently on order in 8x8 configuration[8], additional 42 units in 8x8 configuration will be ordered in 2008. Final numbers will reach 280 units.
- 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) Deliveries of the vehicle are to be completed by 2013
Slovenia- 135 AFVs, of which 12 will be equipped with NEMO mortars
South Africa- 264 units. Designated Badger[9]
United Arab Emirates- The United Arab Emirates Army have ordered an undisclosed number of 8x8 AMVs.[10] These vehicles will probably be equipped with BMP-3 turrets and have therefore led to slight modifications, including a somewhat longer hull.[11]
Total: 1,259 vehicles ordered and about 200 delivered. The numbers does not include the Macedonian and United Arab Emirates orders (undisclosed numbers), plus possible Croatian and Slovenian follow-up orders.
[edit] See also
[edit] 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 offers Czechs to supply first 30 APCs within four months - ČeskéNoviny.cz
- ^ Patria vahvoilla Yhdysvaltain merijalkaväen ajoneuvokaupoissa. YLE Uutiset 18.10.2007
- ^ Patrian AMV tarjolla Yhdysvaltain merijalkaväelle. Seppälä, Jarmo: Tekniikka ja Talous 18.10.2007
- ^ Afganistan: 14 lipca dotrą dodatkowe pancerze dla Rosomaków
- ^ Patria's press release 6.8.2007
- ^ Engineering News 1.6.2007
- ^ Patria.fi: Patria’s AMV vehicle selected for United Arab Emirates (29.1.2008)
- ^ Image of Patria AMV with BMP-3 turred at IDEX 2007
