Thursday, November 20, 2008

Sisu 4x4

IOC: 2008

Origin
Finland

Contractor/s
Sisu Defence

Description: The Sisu 4x4 is a high-mobility, high-capacity, all-terrain, high-speed, all-wheel drive tactical truck designed for operation under varying transport conditions with ease of maintenance and repair. Due to its military role, critical components such as electric and pneumatic systems are located in protected places. It is based on standard truck components and shares the same modular cab design with other members of the Sisu Defence military trucks family. Besides, the Sisu Defence tactical trucks can be equipped with add-on armor kits. Sisu 4x4 truck is supplied in special versions and can be modified with ease to meet customer's requirements.

This tactical truck is designed for on-road and off-road drive as well as operations in urban terrain. Sisu 4x4 is powered by an Euro 4 emissions compliant C7 diesel engine from Caterpillar. This truck system is entitled to transport loads of up to 5 tons. Sisu 4x4 can be equipped with add-armor plates to achieve NATO STANAG 1, 2 or 3 protection levels. In addition, the armored cabin is completely airtight thus allowing for its pressurization which would provide NBC (Nuclear, Bacteriological and Chemical) protection.

Specifications
Weights: Max Weight 10,000 kg (22,046 lb), Payload 5,000 kg (11,023 lb)

Power: Power 275 hp

Other: Wheel Drive 4, Wheels 4

Operators

Finland

Internet Resources
Sisu 4x4

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, October 25, 2008

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