Sisu GTP

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Sisu GTP [1]
Sisu GTP at Rautatientori 20240524.jpg
Type MRAP APC
Place of origin Finland
Production history
Designed2018
Manufacturer Sisu 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)

Armor STANAG 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)
Transmission Allison 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]

Contents

In June 2020, the Finnish Defence 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

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

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

Current operators

Flag of Finland.svg  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.
Flag of Sweden.svg  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

Flag of Latvia.svg  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]

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