Patria AMVXP 8X8 test vehicles on the way to Japan
Patria AMVXP 8x8 Armored Modular Vehicle (Picture source: Patria)
Patria AMVXP 8x8 Armored Modular Vehicle (Picture source: Patria)
On September 17, 2019, Army Recognition already published that Patria’s armored modular vehicle AMVXP had been selected to perform a one-year field testing in Japan after a competitive bidding. The Japanese Ministry of Defence woud buy two vehicles from Patria for the tests. Two other companies had been selected to deliver their vehicles to the tests. The final selection is to be expected after the trials.
Patria AMVXP is built on the success of Patria AMV in the 8x8 armored wheeled vehicles sector. The Patria AMV (Armored Modular Vehicle) is an 8×8 multi-role military vehicle. Its main feature is its modular design, which allows the incorporation of different turrets, weapons, sensors, or communications systems on the same carriage. Designs exist for different APC vehicles (armoured personnel carrier) and IFV versions (infantry fighting vehicle), communications versions, ambulances and different fire support versions, armed with large caliber mortar and gun systems. The vehicle has a very good level of mine protection and can withstand explosions of up to 10 kilograms (22 lb) TNT. The AMV has protection levels up to 30 mm APFSDS frontal arc. Another important feature is the very good mobility (combining speed, agility, and crew comfort) in rough terrain, enabled by the sophisticated but rugged hydropneumatic suspension adjusting each wheel individually.
Patria AMVXP’s mobility is based on an upgraded powerline providing 450 kW engine power together with an Integrated Terrain Control System (ITCS). Patria AMVXP’s electrical power generation is measured to match even future requirements for C4I, Battlefield Management and Situational Awareness Systems. Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) together with the vehicle’s digital backbone ensures soldiers to have the best possible platform to meet their objectives in every theatre of operation.
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16 DECEMBER 2020
| Description |
| At DSEI 2013 exhibition in London (UK), the Finnish Company Patria has launched a new vehicle concept built on experience and verified solutions based on the Patria AMV, which has been the unrivaled market leader of modern 8x8 armored vehicle for the last decade with nearly 1400 units contracted, selected by seven different nations and combat-proven in a real mission environment. A spacious interior and high payload carrying capability provide a platform for future customer variants, allowing the simultaneous integration of weapon systems, protection and crew equipment. Vehicles' electrical power generation is measured to match the future requirements for C4I, Battlefield Management and Situational Awareness Systems. Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) together with the vehicle’s digital backbone ensure 21st century soldiers to have the best possible platform to meet their objectives in every theatre of operation now and in the future. The new vehicle concept at DSEI is the first concept vehicle and its extensive testing will be continued after the exhibition. |
| Variants |
| - Concept vehicle |
Technical Data
| Armament |
| At DSEI 2013, the Patria AMV XP 8x8 armored vehicle concept was fitted with a Saab Trackfire remote weapon station (RWS), but the vehicle can incorporate a variety of weapons up to 120 mm including the Patria Nemo 120 mm mortar system. The weapon station Trackfire is armed with a 25x59mm dual-feed chain gun coupled to a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun. The auxiliary armament includes a Venom V-10 non-lethal tube launch munitions system. Consisting of the Fire Control Panel (FCP), Control Handle (CH) and display, the gunner interface is simple to operate, ergonomic and multi-functional. The menu structure has maintained a flat hierarchy to ensure that the operator can retain a visual perspective of the gunner display whilst having access to all primary functionality of the system. For maximum crew protection, the Trackfire RWS operations can be performed from below armor or deck, including ammunition feed from below armor. A low ammunition warning can be coupled with a fire inhibit signal to ensure that a new belt of ammunition can be linked to the existing belt. |
The Patria 8x8 wheeled armored vehicle concept was armed at DSEI 2013 with a SAAB Trackfire remote weapon station. |
| Design and Protection |
| The layout of Patria AMV XP 8x8 armored vehicle concept is very similar to the Patria AMV, with the power pack at the front, driver front left, weapon station in the middle on top hull and troop's compartment at the rear. The vehicle has a modular vehicle architecture allowing easy adaptation to various roles and providing built-in growth potential for future customer requirements. The vehicle uses a modular ballistic, mine and IED-protection system which can be adapted according to customers’ requirements. The vehicle is ready to be used with future protection technologies as well as future soldier equipment. |
Mobility |
| Unrivalled mobility of the Patria AMV XP is based on an upgraded powerline providing 450 kW engine power together with an unforeseen Integrated Terrain Control System (ITCS). The engine is coupled to an automatic transmission with 7 forward and 1 reverse gear. The vehicle is able to reach a maximum road speed of 100 km/h with a maximum cruising range from 600 to 1,000 km. The prototype vehicle has 13-ton payload at 30-ton gross vehicle weight provides the needed payload capacity without sacrificing off-road mobility. The Patria vehicle concept is able to negotiate slopes up to 60%, side slopes to 30%, climb a vertical obstacle of 0.7m and natural and engineered trenches of 2.1m maximum. The vehicle is fitted with a fully independent suspension with double-wishbone on every wheel station. The steering is hydraulically assisted with mechanical linkage for the 1st and 2nd axel. |
Accessories |
| The Patria AMV XP wheeled armored vehicle concept is also equipped with a state of the art LED light technology used in the vehicle with improved reliability and performance. Vehicles' electrical power generation is measured to match the future requirements for C4I, Battlefield Management, and Situational Awareness Systems. The vehicle is fully amphibious and can swim in the water at a maximum speed of 10 km/h. |
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