Designation:

MPV

Info
Manufacturer: Hanwha Techwin CO. LTD.  
Product type: Armoured Vehicles  
Name: Command vehicle  

Samsung Techwin, Defense Programme Division is prime contractor for the K9 155 mm Thunder self-propelled artillery system currently deployed with the Republic of Korea Army, have developed to the prototype stage the Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) family in 6 × 6 and 8 × 8 configurations. Both of these vehicles share many common automotive sub-systems.

Samsung Wheeled Armored Vehicle is a multi-purpose vehicle with common chassis, power-pack, drive-line and Independent suspension system. It is versatile to fulfill numerous missions with variable weapon systems, as available on the worldwide market.

High Mobility

MPV is equipped with high power engine and automatic transmission. Higher mobility on the rough terrain can be achieved with the state-of-art drive-line and suspension system.

  • Fulltime 6x6 drive with all-wheel longitudinal and cross differential.

  • Long wheel travel and double wishbone suspension ensure excellent ride and handling performance.

  • Low ground pressure with large tires and central tires inflation system.

  • Highest possible degree of mobility in all type of terrain with automatic drive train management (ADM; option) or differential lock system.

  • High swimming speed and maneuverability on the water with water-jet propulsion.

Transportability

MPV is air transportable by C-130 tactical transport aircraft due to light weight and compactness.

Survivability

Basic armor consists of HHA and RHA armor plates provides excellent ballistic protection against 155mm HE, 12.7mm and 7.62mm AP shells and AP mine.

Remote Weapon Station

A remote weapon station with 12.7mm MG or 40mm AGL is used as primary armament. 7.62mm MG is equipped as secondary armament. One man turret is also applicable.

Specifications:
Property Value
Number of wheels
6
Number of drive wheels
6
Crew
2
Troops
10
Weight (kg)
18000
Power-to-weight ratio (h.p./t)
25
Length (mm)
6600
Width (mm)
2700
Height (mm)
2200
Ground clearance (mm)
430
Wheelbase (mm)
2200
Max. road speed (km/h)
100
Max. water speed (km/h)
10
Max. road range (km)
700
Gradient (%)
60
Side slope (%)
30
Vertical obstacle (mm)
500
Trench (mm)
1500
Engine power output (h.p.)
400




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