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Encyclopedia > Sisu Pasi
Sisu Pasi

A Sisu XA-202 Communications version
Specifications
Weight 13.5 tonnes
Length 7.35 m
Width 2.9 m
Height 2.77 m
Crew 2 (+16 passengers)

Armor 10 mm
Primary
armament
12.7 mm NSV machine gun
Engine Valmet 611 DSBJA diesel
236 hp (176 kW)
Power/weight 17.48 hp/tonne
Suspension wheeled 6×6
Operational
range
900 km
Speed 100+ km/h, swim 10 km/h

The Sisu Pasi is a six-wheeled fully amphibious armoured personnel carrier (APC) originally designed for Finnish Defence Forces. The first version was produced in 1983 and serial production began in 1984. The basic design was based on easy usage, simple basic structure and low cost maintenance. The basic appearance and configuration is similar to most wheeled APCs. Military vehicles are commonly armoured to withstand the impact of shrapnel, bullets or shells, protecting the soldiers inside from enemy fire. ... The NSV is a 12. ... Valmet (originally Valtion Metallitehtaat - Governmental Metalworks) was formed in 1951, when the state of Finland decided to group their various factories working on war reparations for Soviet Union under one company. ... Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel (1858-1913), inventor of the diesel engine. ... An amphibious vehicle is a vehicle or craft, that is a means of transport, viable on land as well as on water - just like an amphibian. ... Armoured personnel carriers (APCs) are armoured fighting vehicles developed to transport infantry on the battlefield. ... The Finnish Defence Forces (Finnish Puolustusvoimat; Swedish Försvarsmakten) is a cadre army of 16500, of which 8700 professional soldiers (officers), with a standard readiness strength of 34,700 people in uniform (27,300 army, 3,000 navy, and 4,400 air force). ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Development

The XA-180 was originally manufactured and marketed by the Finnish company Sisu Auto but later variants were marketed by the Finnish company Patria and are known as Patria XA- series and in Finland it has a very widely known nickname "PASI" (Panssari Sisu, English: Armoured Sisu). The main superstructure is mainly manufactured from 6 to 12 mm of armour steel and the bottom is mine strengthened, the front windows are bulletproof and equipped with protective hatches. Finnish truck company. ... Patria is a Finnish company which produces a wide range of defence, aviation and aerospace technology. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Finnish truck company. ... Armour sucks ass alottttttttttt Armour was also commonly used to protect war animals, such as war horses and elephants. ... The steel cable of a colliery winding tower. ... “Minefield” redirects here. ...


The vehicle has continuous six wheel drive and superb capabilities for off-road driving. It can take inclines up to a maximum of 60°.


XA-series has no standard armament, but is equipped with a rotating turret-structure for installation of light/heavy machine guns or autocannons. It also has 8 BMP style firing ports on the side. Therefore passengers, usually a squad of infantry, can fire their rifles from the cover of the armor. A machine gun is a fully-automatic firearm that is capable of firing bullets in rapid succession. ... M242 Bushmaster autocannon on an M2 Bradley. ... The BMP-1 is a Soviet infantry fighting vehicle which was first introduced in the early 1960s. ...


The XA-series is often preferred in peacekeeping operations due to its less aggressive looks and improved protection against mines and IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices). It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ... Munitions rigged for an IED discovered by Iraqi police in Baghdad, November 2005. ...


The six-wheeled XA-series is no longer in production. The improved design is Patria XA-360 aka. AMV 8X8 The Patria AMV 8x8 (Armoured Modular Vehicle) is a multi-role military vehicle produced by Finnish manufacturer Patria. ...


Versions

Sisu XA-180
Original six wheeler, carries crew of 2 and 16 troops
Sisu XA-185
Upgraded version, carries crew of 2 and 18 troops. Has bigger engine and improved power transmission.
Sisu XA-200
The 200 series looks little different from older variants, has more armour than the original series and lacks the amphibious capabilities but can wade through water that is up to 1.5 metres. The improved armour protects the passengers against up to 14.5 x 114 mm small arms fire. It is also equipped with modern optical aids like periscope and night vision. The armor upgrade was initiated after the realisation that the previous armor was inadequate, according to some reports even modern armor-piercing 7.62 x 54 mm R machinegun ammunition could pierce the older 180-185 models in certain spots. Originally XA-202 was developed for Communications and Command, later XA-203 was made as a temporary replacement for XA-185 before the AMV 8X8 replaces it.

The 14. ... The 7. ... The Patria AMV 8x8 (Armoured Modular Vehicle) is a multi-role military vehicle produced by Finnish manufacturer Patria. ...

Operators

  • Flag of Finland Finland: Finnish Army, Finnish Navy. 425 XA-180s and 185s, 148 XA-200s
    • XA-180, most upgraded to 185 specs, configured with special communications equipment
    • XA-185, the most common, some equipped with TOW turret, mainly Finnish vehicles are armed with 12.7 mm NSV machine gun.
    • XA-203, the last generation APC replacing the oldest 185 series.
    • XA-202 command vehicle, configured with special communications equipment
    • XA-181 built for Crotale NG independent air defence unit
    • XA air defence radar unit
    • Ambulance
  • Flag of Sweden Sweden: Swedish Army. 200 vehicles.
    • XA-180S, mainly in UN service
    • XA-202S, as command and control vehicles, Swedish special variant
    • XA-203S, General purposed APCs, armed with 20 mm gun
  • Flag of Norway Norway: Norwegian Army. 50 vehicles.
  • Flag of Estonia Estonia: Estonian Army
    • XA-180, formerly used with Finnish army. Quantity 60 vehicles. Sold without armament.
  • Flag of Netherlands Netherlands: Dutch Army. 90 units.
    • XA-188 GVV (early 200-series variant) Used by army and marines, equipped with GPS and satcom, armament MG or .50cal
    • XA 188 GWT Ambulance
  •  Ireland: The Irish Army also operates two XA-180s
  • A large number of Sisu XA-180 vehicles is used by UNIFIL forces in southern Lebanon.
  • The KFOR force in Kosovo has 46 Sisu XA-180s. [1]

Image File history File links Flag_of_Finland_(bordered). ... The Finnish Army (Finnish: Maavoimat) is one of the branches of the Finnish Defence Forces. ... Finnish Naval Ensign The Finnish Navy (Finnish: Suomen merivoimat) is one of the branches of the Finnish Defence Forces. ... A TOW missile being fired from a Jeep. ... The NSV is a 12. ... Crotales are also percussion instruments. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Swedish Army - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Ranks Norwegian military ranks The Norwegian Army (Norwegian: Hæren) is Norways military land force. ... The Telemark Bataljon (Telemark Battalion, TMBN) is an infantry unit of the Norwegian Army. ... Hans Majestet Kongens Garde (HMKG) (lit. ... Ørland Main Air Station is situated at the mouth of the Trondheimsfjord in the municipality of Ørland, in the center of Norway. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Estonia_(bordered). ... The Estonian Defence Forces consists of 5120 persons in uniform. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands. ... The Royal Netherlands Army (Koninklijke Landmacht) is the land forces element of the Military of the Netherlands. ... Over fifty GPS satellites such as this NAVSTAR have been launched since 1978. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland_(bordered). ... Troops from the Ranger wing, the Irish armys Special forces The Irish Army (Irish: Arm na hÉireann) is the main branch of the Irish Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann). ... UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Forces In Lebanon) was created in 1978 by the United Nations to confirm Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, restore the international peace and security, and help the Lebanese Government restore its effective authority in the area. ... Pocket badge of the KFOR The Kosovo Force (KFOR) is a NATO-led international force responsible for establishing and maintaining security in Kosovo. ... For uses of the name Kosova, see Kosova (disambiguation). ...

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See also

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