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Patria AMV28A '2017–pr.

At IDEX 2017 event in February, Patria showcased the latest member of the Patria AMV product family – Patria AMV28A, where 28A stands for 28 tonnes GVW amphibious (sea-stage 3) vechile. Patria AMV28A was equipped with Kongsberg PROTECTOR Medium Caliber Turret (MCT-30) with Commander's Independent Weapon Station with 12,7 mm Machine Gun and Javelin AT launcher.

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9 years ago
uri1974

Patria AMV 28A

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3 years ago
Wheels&Tracks

16.6.2017

Patria AMV28A armoured wheeled vehicle completed successfully the swimming tests organised in the end of May in Finland. With a total weight of 28 tonnes the vehicle swam without difficulties, as expected. Patria AMV28A, where 28A stands for 28 tonnes GVW amphibious (sea-stage 3) vehicle, is the latest member of Patria AMV product family, introduced at IDEX 2017 event earlier this year.

In the swimming tests, two different Patria AMV28A vehicles were tested - one in test configuration with full amphibious weight of 28 tonnes and the other one equipped with Kongsberg PROTECTOR MCT-30 turret with some payload capacity available. Both vehicles had no difficulties completing the various amphibious tests at the Hanko area in southern Finland during rather strong wind conditions, constant wind speed being 10-13 m/s, in gusts more than 17 m/s.

Features of Patria AMV28A:

- Bolt-on marine environment amphibious kit to 28 ton GVW, sea-stage 3;

- Automatized amphibious mode, protected and continuous fighting capacity;

- Modular amphibious kit, easy to detach and rearm when needed;

- Full operational capacity on land. Max. width 2.85 meters without amphibious kit;

- Extended hull for larger size IFV turrets and crew of 8 dismounting soldiers;

- Protectable for against modern threat levels;

- Marine environment protective coating;

- Superior firepower also on an amphibious operation;

- Desert powerpack;

- Desert AC.

https://www.patriagroup.com/newsroom/news/2017/the-amphibious-testing-of-patria-amv28a-completed-successfully

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