Sisu GTP
MRAP IMV
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The Sisu GTP is a Finnish-made four-wheeled, modular mine-resistant ambush protected infantry mobility vehicle (IMV) designed and built by Sisu Auto, although the chassis and the powertrain is based on the Mercedes-Benz Unimog.[4] The first version was produced in 2018.[5]
| Sisu GTP[1] | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | MRAP IMV |
| 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.[6] In December 2022, the Finnish Defence Forces placed an order for an additional 25 vehicles that would replace RG-32M in Finnish service.[7]
Design
Framework agreement FISE
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.[10]
Operators
Current operators
Finland- Orders:
- 6 ordered for trials in June 2020.[11][12]
- 25 serial production vehicles ordered at the end of 2022.[11][12]
- 13 ordered in December 2023 for €9.7 million.[11][12] The variants purchased are:[12]
- 9 APC
- 4 in general purpose variant.
- Framework agreement in common with Sweden in August 2024 for 260 vehicles (split unknown).[13]
- Order in November 2025 in common with Sweden for over 300 vehicles (split unknown), deliveries 2026-28.[14][15]
Sweden (20 in service, additional on order)- Orders:
- March 2024, CBRN reconnaissance variant of the Sisu GTP ordered, unknown quantity.[16]
- August 2024, framework agreement in common with Finland 260 vehicles (split unknown). At the same time, Sweden ordered 10 mobile short-range radars systems Giraffe 1X, go be mounted on the Sisu GTP.[17][18]
- Order in November 2025 in common with Finland for over 300 vehicles (split unknown), deliveries 2026-28.[14][15]
- Deliveries to the Armed Forces (not the FMV):
Failed bids
Latvia- Sisu GTP was evaluated against AM General HMMWV, Otokar Cobra and Paramount Marauder in 2018[20] and selected as winner in a tender to supply armored vehicles for Latvian armed forces.[21] The deal, worth about 200 million euros, was canceled in 2019 after AM General and Paramount Group complained about the procurement procedure.[22]
See also
- RG-32 - Predecessor in the finnish army
- Protolab MiSu – Another Finnish origin low volume production MRAP from the same era.
Comparable modern 4x4 infantry mobility vehicle
- URO VAMTAC – (Spain)
- Iveco LMV – (Italy)
- AMZ Tur – (Poland)
- Hawkei – (Australia)
- JLTV – (United States)