Protolab Misu

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Protected Multipurpose Vehicle PMPV 6×6 "MiSu"
Type Amphibious MRAP APC
Place of origin Finland
Specifications
Mass14 tonnes (14 long tons; 15 short tons)
Length7.44 m (24.4 ft)
Width2.55 m (8 ft 4 in)
Height2.7 m (8 ft 10 in)
Crew2 (+10 passengers)

Armor 10 mm
Engine6.7-liter Cummins diesel engine
285 hp (212 kW), max torque 980 Nm
Power/weight20.35 hp/tonne
Suspensionparabolic leaf-springs with hydraulic shock absorbers
Operational
range
900 km
Maximum speed 110 km/h on land, 12 km/h in water

The PMPV MiSu is a Finnish made six-wheeled amphibious mine-resistant ambush protected armoured personnel carrier (APC) designed for the Finnish Defence Forces as a possible replacement for its XA-180-series vehicles. The first version was produced in 2015 and test production began in 2017. It was designed to operate with ease of use, simple structure and low-cost maintenance. The basic appearance and configuration of PMPV Misu is similar to most wheeled MRAPs. The Misu is fully amphibious. [1]

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Development

In 2009 Protolab Oy began planning a prototype vehicle intended as a replacement for the XA-180 vehicles used by the Finnish Army. In 2015 the first vehicle was sent out for field testing. After additional funding was received as an offset from the NASAMS deal, four vehicles are to be built. Two of these will be sent to the UK for testing the vehicle's functions against explosives. The fourth test vehicle will be the first production vehicle. In December 2017 the Finnish Defense Forces ordered 4 production vehicles.

The vehicle's nickname "MiSu" is derived from the Finnish name "MiinaSuojattu" (transl.mine-protected) and "PMPV" stands for "Protected Multi-Purpose Vehicle". The main superstructure is mainly manufactured from 6 to 12 mm of armour steel enhanced with Exote liner and the bottom is mine strengthened, the front windows are bullet-resistant. The vehicle has continuous six wheel drive and good capabilities for off-road driving. It can take inclines up to a maximum of 60%.

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References

  1. "PMPV 6x6 MiSu MRAP vehicle personnel carrier technical data sheet pictures video 12611154". armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  2. "The Defence Forces order domestic Protected Multipurpose Vehicles" . Retrieved 2 June 2023.