Patria AMV (Armored Modular Vehicle)

History

The Patria AMV ("Armored Modular Vehicle") originated in Finland and was adopted by the national army in 2006. The vehicle has since become relatively popular on the global stage and has been procured by several world militaries since its introduction. One of the main selling points of the Patria AMV wheel system is its inherently modular design, allowing the vehicle to be configured directly to customer requirements. In this way, weapons/turrets and airborne systems can be locally or foreign designed and implemented to suit specific battlefield roles. With the chassis and powertrain remaining largely the same across all models, this has proven to be a fairly logistically friendly investment for my modern army trying to stay within budget and still provide their troops with modern battlefield components.

Patria's AMV designation literally describes the product in a modular sense - it can be divided into basic armoured personnel carriers (APC) (focused on carrying armed forces) and infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) (focused on carrying troops fire) support ), battlefield ambulances, communication platforms, armed or unarmed wheeled reconnaissance, NBC data platforms (nuclear, biological, chemical), tank killers with turrets, etc. The Patria AMV is available in three main hull forms, starting with a basic armored version, a high-roof version that offers more interior working space, and a structurally reinforced "heavy" variant capable of handling the installation of large-caliber weapons and powered turrets.

Since AMVs are available in a variety of configurations, this allows the vehicle's operating weight to vary widely, ranging from 35,000 pounds at its lightest to 60,000 pounds fully armed and armored.

The Patria Group, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, was founded in 1997 and focuses on the production/support of armoured vehicles (mainly wheeled vehicles), helicopter/aircraft components and the development of mortars. EADS ("European Aeronautica Defense and Space") holds a quarter of the company.

Externally, the Patria adopts a widely accepted approach to armored vehicle design, featuring very flat glacis panels for basic ballistic protection, a low-profile silhouette (in the direct combat variant), and high ground clearance. The hull rests on an 8x8 wheel arrangement on four axles. The driver is seated in the front left, and his position is the same as that of the commander, with a view barrier. Additional hatches were installed above the troop compartment. The primary armament is located in a turretless version on top of the hull, or in an armored turret that can be traversed 360 degrees.

A large rectangular entry/exit door is located at the rear of the fuselage, facing the passengers. As with many modern armored vehicles, the engine is housed in a compartment on the right front side of the fuselage.

The vehicle supports the use of applied armor blocks to enhance protection against rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and other armored weapons, while the hull provides strong protection against mines and buried IEDs (Improved Explosive Devices).

The standard Patria AMV chassis is powered by a single Scania branded diesel engine with a power output of up to 543 hp. Maximum road speed on ideal road surface is 60 mph and operating range is approximately 530 miles, depending on configuration and installed diesel engine (Scania DI 12 or DC 12 series available).

All eight wheels are suspended by independent hydropneumatics for optimal off-road driving. The vehicle is also amphibious and can reach speeds of 6.2 miles per hour in water through an integrated propulsion system.

The internal layout of the Patria AMV base is generally three crew members, consisting of the driver, the commander and the gunner. Depending on the interior configuration (APC, IFV, etc.), passenger seating can vary from 8 to 12 people.

Seats in vehicles without towers consist of two opposing side benches.

Current operators of Patria AMV (outside the Finnish army) include Croatia, Poland (as KTO "Rosomak"), South Africa (as "Badger"), Sweden, United Arab Emirates, and possibly the United States (until seaborne personal carrier) results of the in-person program are available). For the latter, Patria partnered with defense contractor Lockheed Martin to bring a modified version of the Patria AMV to USMC.

Under the leadership of the United Nations, the Poles actively used their Patria AMV (internally known as KTO Rosomak) in the Afghan theater of operations.

August 2018 - The UAE is actively conducting a combat assessment of the Patria AMV for service with its military in Yemen. This particular variant fits the BMP-3 IFV turret.

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