Patria Unveils Future Generation Armoured Wheeled Vehicle Concept At DSEi 2013

Patria has unveiled its top notch, armoured wheeled vehicle concept at DSEI 2013 show in London.

The new vehicle concept is built on experience and verified solutions based on the Patria AMV, which has been the unrivalled market leader of modern 8x8 AWVs for the last decade with nearly 1400 units contracted, selected by seven different nations and combat proven in real mission environment.

The new vehicle concept has many unique features which has flexibility through modularity, payload efficiency – 13 ton payload at 30 ton gross vehicle, superior performance – Based on combat proven solution with upgraded power line and a new integrated terrain control system and firepower to match – an ideal platform for weapon systems up to 120 mm including also Patria Nemo 120 mm mortar system.

By developing the new armoured vehicle concept Patria provides the best solutions to match the customer needs of tomorrow. The new vehicle concept at DSEI is the first concept vehicle and its extensive testing will be continued after the exhibition.

“The new vehicle concept with very high standards has been provided by us at Patria, a company with the proven track record and solid owners committed to take care of the life-cycle support of its products. The unique technology know-how is a very valuable asset for us in the future, and based on that we want to provide even better vehicles for our customers in future”, highlights Seppo Seppälä, President, Patria Land Systems and Land Services.