Sisu GTP

Sisu GTP[1]
TypeMRAP APC
Place of originFinland
Production history
Designed2018
ManufacturerSisu 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)

ArmorSTANAG 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)
TransmissionAllison 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]

In June 2020, the Finnish Defense 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]

  1. ^ "GTP 4×4". 11 September 2019.
  2. ^ "GTP 4×4".
  3. ^ "SISU GTP 4×4 General Purpose Vehicle".
  4. ^ "Sisu GTP:t lähtivät Latviaan". KuljetusNet.fi. 6 April 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Maavoimat hankkii testikäyttöön panssaroituja SISU GTP 4x4 -maastoajoneuvoja". 9 June 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  6. ^ "Puolustusvoimat saa lisää Sisun monikäyttöajoneuvoja: "Taustalla myös huoltovarmuus"". Ilta-Sanomat. 19 December 2022.