Exactly one week ago, on Monday, 14 May 2018 of the year, Armed Forces Republic of Latvia, We started testing the military off-road four manufacturers, with the aim to choose the one most suitable for the tasks of the Latvian army and terrain. According to the results of tests it will be contracted for the supply of these vehicles by the National Armed Forces, According Latvian edition Delfi with reference to the MOD Latvia.
In this case, this is the second stage of tests, which involves six manufacturers, and only four of them have provided their equipment for testing. The first stage involved 12 Vehicle.
In the final stage of the special commission of the Ministry of Defense of Latvia will test four cars: GTP 4 × 4 from Sisu Auto (Finland), HUMVEE от AM General (USA), Marauder LAV от Paramount Group (South Africa) and by Otokar Cobra (Turkey).
GTP 4 × 4 from Sisu Auto (Finland)
SISU GTP is a modular armored vehicle, having maximum combat weight 14 tonnes and maximum payload weight to 4500 kg (including the mass of possible additional booking). 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 combat / 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 unbreakable set of activities, 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 a mechanism for differential lock on both axles. Unnamed type Diesel engine in combination with a six-speed automatic transmission provides a maximum speed 100 kmh. Stock moves up 700 km. used tires 365/80 R20.
The Finnish company Sisu Auto has developed GTP 4 × 4 specifically for the Latvian tender
HUMVEE от AM General (USA)
US Army suv. The vehicle has a high permeability, suitable for transportation by air and dropping parachute way. Its development began in 1979 year, and already in 1981 the army entered into a contract with AM General, although it was ready, only the first prototype version. For thirty years, it was built 281 000 Xamvi ', and not to mention the civilian model of development - the famous "Hammer". Humvee exist in more than a hundred versions and costs in service 76 countries of the world. The US is currently replaced “Xamvi” a more modern model armored Oshkosh L-ATV, and the remains of cars “prystrayvayut” wherever they can.
Marauder LAV от Paramount Group (South Africa)
Marauder is a multipurpose armored car with outstanding ballistic and mine protection company Paramount Group of South Africa. In addition to this country, it is produced by the relevant agreements in Azerbaijan, as well as in Jordan. Winged Marauder with a body type wagon is designed for a crew of 10 human: 2 in front (driver, commander) and 8 fully equipped troops behind. It can be configured as a simple or armored personnel carrier, as an effective combat military vehicle on wheels by adding the appropriate weapon systems, making it ideal for conventional and unconventional missions. It can be supplied in standard or elongated versions, which offer extra space to transport more troops and additional arsenal. There are different versions of the driveline, available depending on customer requirements. patrol APC, armored ambulance, antitank, shtabnoy, fire support of infantry make modifications Marauder. It can accommodate a wide range of weapon systems, beginning with 7.62 mm machine gun on a simple swivel and ending with remotely operated heavy machine guns 12.7 or 14.5 mm caliber with mounted anti-tank missiles. Construction towers and features will vary depending on the customer's requirements, including weapons systems caliber, the presence of a mechanical or electric drive, or even remote weapons control. Range further improvements can become one with the purpose of connection of missile systems and the set of defensive aids.
Otokar Cobra от (Turkey)
Armored armored casing «Cobra II» protects from 7.6 mm rounds and projectiles artillery fragments. Bottom crew compartment equipped with a removable plate parabolic shape for reflecting the detonation wave. The machine also protects the crew from splinters and IEDs. Armored car «Cobra II» is equipped with a 6.7-liter six-cylinder diesel engine paired with an automatic transmission (six forward gears and one reverse gear), and a water-cooled, turbo supercharging and with common rail system. The engine generates power 281 l. from. at 2500 rev / min. The engine meets Euro 3, environmental standard, governing the content of harmful substances in the exhaust gases of vehicles with diesel and gasoline engines, and is compatible with fuel for military aircraft engines F-34 and the diesel fuel F-54.
Armored car «Cobra II» provides an excellent promotion of cross country under difficult climatic conditions. Fully independent suspension car is equipped with springs and dampers, And the air-hydraulic brake system equipped with a brake anti-lock. The vehicle is also equipped with a centralized control system pressure in the tires and tires with run-flat technology for terrain. Can parachute from transport NATO aircraft.
Ministry of Defense of Latvia have only to choose!
