AMVXP showcased
Patria showcases its AMVXP armoured wheeled vehicle on stand N6-160 integrated with Kongsberg PROTECTOR Dual remote weapon station (RWS), also highlighting its know-how in simulation technology by demonstrating Patria AMV Part Task Trainer networked with the Patria NEMO Training Simulator.
Nearly 1,600 Patria AMV vehicles already have been ordered, and are used in challenging conditions by customers in seven countries. AMV products are under continuous development and are fitted with the latest technology. Patria AMV’s structural solutions enable a high payload capacity, a high level of protection and the integration of heavy weapons systems. The vehicle has received excellent feedback from customers for its performance in combat and crisis management operations in Afghanistan and Chad. Patria AMVXP provides further strength to the company’s product range.
The vehicle shown is an Armoured Personnel Carrier (AOC) variant integrated with Kongsberg PROTECTOR Dual RWS equipped with 12.7mm HMG and JAVELIN AT missile. The vehicle offers modular ballistic, mine and IED-protection system according to customers’ requirements. It also has the readiness for future protection technologies as well as future soldier equipment.
Features of the vehicle’s mission system include double weapon system controls for Commander and Gunner. It also has new Commander’s and Gunner’s stations with full 360° periscope view and roof hatches.
The vehicle offers space for a crew of three persons and eight dismounting soldiers and a modular storage system for section and personal equipment. The vehicle is equipped with Savox IMP intercom, Metravib PILAR V sniper detection system, day/night 360° (TI) camera system for the crew and Flir Systems PD-100 Black HORNET Personal Reconnaissance System (nano-UAV).
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