The Sisu GTP is a Finnish made four-wheeled, modular mine-resistant ambush protected armoured personnel carrier (APC) designed and built by Sisu Auto. The first version was produced in 2018.[4]
| Sisu GTP[1] | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | MRAP APC |
| Place of origin | Finland |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2018 |
| Manufacturer | Sisu Auto |
| Produced | 2018–present |
| Variants | Common chassis with bolt-on body for missions[2] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 16.5 t (36,000 lb) |
| Length | 6.00 m (19.69 ft) |
| Width | 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 2.55 m (8 ft 4 in) |
| Crew | Variants:
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| Armor | STANAG 4569 Level 1[3] |
| Engine | Mercedes-Benz OM926, 6-cylinder diesel 308 hp (230 kW) |
| Power/weight | 22 hp/tonne |
| Payload capacity | 5.0 t (11,000 lb) |
| Transmission | Allison 3500, 6-speed automatic ZF VG750 transfer case |
| Suspension | Independent suspension, lockable differentials |
| Ground clearance | 0.40 m (16 in) |
Operational range | Over 700 km |
| Maximum speed | >100 km/h (62 mph) (land) 12 km/h (7.5 mph) (water) |
In June 2020, the Finnish Defence Forces ordered six vehicles for testing.[5] In December 2022, the Finnish Defence Forces ordered 25 vehicles more. They will replace RG-32M in Finnish service.[6]
Design
editThe vehicle has a chassis base with mission modules that can be changed.
It uses Texelis T700 axles with independent suspensions.[7][8]
Framework agreement FISE
editThrough the framework agreement between Finland and Sweden for defence cooperation, over 260 vehicles are planned to be produced. It includes troop transport variants, air-defence, command and control, medical care, single cab transport variants and CBRN reconnaissance.[9]
Operators
editCurrent operators
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Finland- List of firm orders:
Sweden- A small unknown number ordered as CBRN reconnaissance and indication vehicle, more likely to come.[12] Designated as Tgb24 in the Swedish Army. First delivery in August 2024.[13]
- 10 mobile short-range radar systems consisting of the Giraffe 1X radar mounted on the Sisu GTP ordered in August 2024.[14][15]
Failed bids
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Latvia- Sisu GTP was evaluated against AM General HMMWV, Otokar Cobra and Paramount Marauder in 2018[16] and selected as winner in a tender to supply armored vehicles for Latvian armed forces.[17] The deal, worth about 200 million euros, was canceled in 2019 after AM General and Paramount Group complained about the procurement procedure.[18]
See also
edit- Protolab MiSu – Another Finnish origin low volume production MRAP APC from the same era.
- Patria 6×6
- List of AFVs
References
edit- ^ "GTP 4×4". 11 September 2019.
- ^ "GTP 4×4".
- ^ "SISU GTP 4×4 General Purpose Vehicle".
- ^ "Sisu GTP:t lähtivät Latviaan". KuljetusNet.fi. 6 April 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Maavoimat hankkii testikäyttöön panssaroituja SISU GTP 4x4 -maastoajoneuvoja". 9 June 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ^ "Puolustusvoimat saa lisää Sisun monikäyttöajoneuvoja: "Taustalla myös huoltovarmuus"". Ilta-Sanomat. 19 December 2022.
- ^ "SISU 4x4 includes Texelis axles | Shephard". www.shephardmedia.com. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ^ https://www.militarysystems-tech.com/sites/militarysystems/files/supplier_docs/Texelis%20T700%20datasheet.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ Valpolini, Paolo (15 August 2024). "FMV has received new troop transport vehicles". EDR Magazine. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "Puolustusvoimille hankitaan kotimaisia maastoajoneuvoja".
- ^ a b c d "Update: Finland orders more Sisu GTP 4×4 off-road vehicles". Default. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ CBRN-skolan (12 March 2024). "Försvarsmakten äntligen få nya CBRN indikeringsfordon!". Twitter. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ Valpolini, Paolo (15 August 2024). "FMV has received new troop transport vehicles". EDR Magazine. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Saab receives order from Sweden for Giraffe 1X surface radar". 30 August 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ "Nya mobila radarsystem till Försvarsmakten". Försvarssektorn (in Swedish). Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ "Four companies fighting for four by four contract".
- ^ "Finnish company wins €200 million armored vehicles tender".
- ^ "Watchdog stops Defense Ministry from buying €200m worth of 4x4 vehicles".