The Finnish company Sisu Auto showcased in Riga armored vehicle SISU GTP type MRAP c 4x4, According bmpd.
SISU GTP prototype has passed factory tests in late April, it must be handed over for testing to the Ministry of Defense of Finland.
according to information, "A new armored vehicle is offered, mainly, as a relatively inexpensive replacement of existing in the Finnish army considerable fleet of armored vehicles production Sisu XA series (SISU Pasi) 6x6 Release 1980 ".
According to several reports, SISU GTP car will also be offered on the tender of Ministry of Defense, and this is caused by the prototype demonstration in Riga.
stated, that SISU GTP - a modular armored vehicle, having a maximum combat weight 14 tonnes and maximum payload weight to 4500 kg. Levels of ballistic and mine protection is not disclosed.
"In order to enhance mine protection, combat / troop compartment posted performed separate from the machine frame, providing a V-shaped bottom of the troop compartment at the bottom of the plane of the machine itself (which provides good flotation on snow). To protect the crew and troops used a range of measures (not disclosed), called technology SISU Crew Body. Capacity together with crew reaches 16 human. body Length 6 m, height 2,5 m, width 2,5 m. The machine is equipped with independent suspension on all four wheels and the differential lock on both axles ", - says the material.
The diesel engine provides a maximum speed 100 kmh. Stock moves up 700 km. used tires 365/80 R20.
