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Sisu GTP

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Sisu GTP[1]
TypeMRAP APC
Place of originFinland
Production history
Designed2018
ManufacturerSisu Auto
Produced2018–present
VariantsCommon chassis with bolt-on body for missions[2]
Specifications
Mass16.5 t (36,000 lb)
Length6.00 m (19.69 ft)
Width2.50 m (8 ft 2 in)
Height2.55 m (8 ft 4 in)
CrewVariants:
  • 2 (utility)
  • 2+2, 2+3 (recon)
  • 2+8 (APC)
ArmorSTANAG 4569 Level 1[3]
EngineMercedes-Benz OM926, 6-cylinder diesel
308 hp (230 kW)
Power/weight22 hp/tonne
Payload capacity5.0 t (11,000 lb)
TransmissionAllison 3500, 6-speed automatic
ZF VG750 transfer case
SuspensionIndependent suspension, lockable differentials
Ground clearance0.40 m (16 in)
Operational
range
Over 700 km
Maximum speed >100 km/h (62 mph) (land)
12 km/h (7.5 mph) (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.[4]

In June 2020, the Finnish Defense 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

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The 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

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Through 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

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Current operators

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 Finland
List of firm orders:
  • 6 ordered for trials in June 2020.[10][11]
  • 25 serial production vehicles ordered at the end of 2022.[10][11]
  • 13 ordered in December 2023 for €9.7 million.[10][11] The variants purchased are:[11]
    • 9 APC
    • 4 in general purpose variant.
 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

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References

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  1. ^ "GTP 4×4". 11 September 2019.
  2. ^ "GTP 4×4".
  3. ^ "SISU GTP 4×4 General Purpose Vehicle".
  4. ^ "Sisu GTP:t lähtivät Latviaan". KuljetusNet.fi. 6 April 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Maavoimat hankkii testikäyttöön panssaroituja SISU GTP 4x4 -maastoajoneuvoja". 9 June 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  6. ^ "Puolustusvoimat saa lisää Sisun monikäyttöajoneuvoja: "Taustalla myös huoltovarmuus"". Ilta-Sanomat. 19 December 2022.
  7. ^ "SISU 4x4 includes Texelis axles | Shephard". www.shephardmedia.com. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  8. ^ https://www.militarysystems-tech.com/sites/militarysystems/files/supplier_docs/Texelis%20T700%20datasheet.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  9. ^ Valpolini, Paolo (15 August 2024). "FMV has received new troop transport vehicles". EDR Magazine. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  10. ^ a b c "Puolustusvoimille hankitaan kotimaisia maastoajoneuvoja".
  11. ^ a b c d "Update: Finland orders more Sisu GTP 4×4 off-road vehicles". Default. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  12. ^ CBRN-skolan (12 March 2024). "Försvarsmakten äntligen få nya CBRN indikeringsfordon!". Twitter. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  13. ^ Valpolini, Paolo (15 August 2024). "FMV has received new troop transport vehicles". EDR Magazine. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  14. ^ "Saab receives order from Sweden for Giraffe 1X surface radar". 30 August 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  15. ^ "Nya mobila radarsystem till Försvarsmakten". Försvarssektorn (in Swedish). Retrieved 30 September 2024.
  16. ^ "Four companies fighting for four by four contract".
  17. ^ "Finnish company wins €200 million armored vehicles tender".
  18. ^ "Watchdog stops Defense Ministry from buying €200m worth of 4x4 vehicles".
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