| Sisu GTP | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | MRAP APC |
| Place of origin | Finland |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2018 |
| Manufacturer | Sisu Auto |
| Produced | 2018–present |
| 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 |
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.[2]
In June 2020, the Finnish Defense Forces ordered six vehicles for testing.[3] In December 2022, the Finnish Defence Forces ordered 25 vehicles more. They will replace RG-32M in Finnish service.[4]
Design[edit]
It uses Texelis T700 axles with independent suspensions.[5]
Operators[edit]
Current operators[edit]
31 + 13 on order[6]
A small unknown number ordered as CBRN reconnaissance and indication vehicle, more likely to come.[7]
Failed bids[edit]
Sisu GTP was evaluated against AM General HMMWV, Otokar Cobra and Paramount Marauder in 2018[8] and selected as winner in a tender to supply armored vehicles for Latvian armed forces[9]. The deal, worth about 200 million euros, was canceled in 2019 after AM General and Paramount Group complained about the procurement procedure.[10]
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]
- ^ "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". 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.defmin.fi/ajankohtaista/tiedotteet_ja_uutiset/puolustusvoimille_hankitaan_kotimaisia_maastoajoneuvoja.14076.news
- ^ CBRN-skolan (12 March 2024). "Försvarsmakten äntligen få nya CBRN indikeringsfordon!". Twitter. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/defense/four-companies-fighting-for-four-by-four-contract.a288275/
- ^ https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/defense/finnish-company-wins-200-million-tender-to-supply-armored-vehicles-to-latvia.a303283/
- ^ https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/defense/watchdog-stops-latvian-defense-ministry-buying-200m-worth-of-4x4-vehicles.a306388/