Sisu GTP

{{Infobox weapon

| name = Sisu GTP{{Cite web|url=https://sisuauto.com/en/gtp-4x4/|title=GTP 4×4|date=11 September 2019 }}

| image = Sisu GTP at Rautatientori 20240524.jpg

| image_size = 300px

| origin = Finland

| type = MRAP APC

| is_vehicle = yes

| crew = Variants:

2 (utility)
2+2, 2+3 (recon)
2+8 (APC)

| design_date = 2018

| manufacturer = Sisu Auto

| production_date = 2018–present

| length = {{convert|6.00|m|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|2.50|m|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|2.55|m|abbr=on}}

| variants = Common chassis with bolt-on body for missions{{Cite web|url=https://sisuauto.com/en/media-arkisto/eng-esitteet/security&defence/mobile/index.html|title=GTP 4×4}}

| weight = {{convert|16.5|t|lbs|abbr=on}}

| armour = STANAG 4569 Level 1{{Cite web|url=https://www.army-technology.com/projects/sisu-gtp-4x4-general-purpose-vehicle/|title=SISU GTP 4×4 General Purpose Vehicle}}

| secondary =

| engine = Mercedes-Benz OM926, 6-cylinder diesel

| engine_power = 308 hp (230 kW)

| suspension = Independent suspension, lockable differentials

| depth = {{convert|1.20|m|in|abbr=on}} (fording depth)

| speed = >{{convert|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} (land)
{{convert|12|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} (water)

| pw_ratio = 22 hp/tonne

| transmission = Allison 3500, 6-speed automatic
ZF VG750 transfer case

| payload_capacity = {{convert|5.0|t|lbs|abbr=on}}

| clearance = {{convert|0.40|m|in|abbr=on}}

| vehicle_range = Over 700 km

}}

The Sisu GTP is a Finnish made four-wheeled, modular mine-resistant ambush protected armoured personnel carrier (APC) designed and built by Sisu Auto. The first version was produced in 2018.{{Cite web |url=https://kuljetusnet.fi/sisu-gtp-t-l%C3%A4htiv%C3%A4t-latviaan.html |title=Sisu GTP:t lähtivät Latviaan | website=KuljetusNet.fi | date=6 April 2018 |access-date=11 July 2024 }}

In June 2020, the Finnish Defence Forces ordered six vehicles for testing.{{Cite web |url=https://maavoimat.fi/artikkeli/-/asset_publisher/maavoimat-hankkii-testikayttoon-panssaroituja-sisu-gtp-4x4-maastoajoneuvoja |title=Maavoimat hankkii testikäyttöön panssaroituja SISU GTP 4x4 -maastoajoneuvoja |date=9 June 2020 |access-date=2020-06-09 }} In December 2022, the Finnish Defence Forces ordered 25 vehicles more. They will replace RG-32M in Finnish service.{{Cite web|url=https://www.is.fi/kotimaa/art-2000009277952.html|title=Puolustusvoimat saa lisää Sisun monikäyttöajoneuvoja: "Taustalla myös huoltovarmuus"|date=19 December 2022|website=Ilta-Sanomat}}

Design

The vehicle has a chassis base with mission modules that can be changed.

It uses Texelis T700 axles with independent suspensions.{{Cite web |title=SISU 4x4 includes Texelis axles {{!}} Shephard |url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/she/ |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=www.shephardmedia.com |language=en}}{{Cite web| title=T700 Axle System | url=https://www.militarysystems-tech.com/sites/militarysystems/files/supplier_docs/Texelis%20T700%20datasheet.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204074926/https://www.militarysystems-tech.com/sites/militarysystems/files/supplier_docs/Texelis%20T700%20datasheet.pdf | archive-date=2020-12-04}}

Framework agreement FISE

Through the framework agreement between Finland and Sweden for defence cooperation, over 260 vehicles are planned to be produced. It includes troop transport variants, air-defence, command and control, medical care, single cab transport variants and CBRN reconnaissance.{{Cite web |last=Valpolini |first=Paolo |date=2024-08-15 |title=FMV has received new troop transport vehicles |url=https://www.edrmagazine.eu/fmv-has-received-new-troop-transport-vehicles |access-date=2024-08-16 |website=EDR Magazine |language=en-GB}}

Operators

=Current operators=

; {{flag|Finland}}

: List of firm orders:

:* 6 ordered for trials in June 2020.{{cite web | url=https://www.defmin.fi/ajankohtaista/tiedotteet_ja_uutiset/puolustusvoimille_hankitaan_kotimaisia_maastoajoneuvoja.14076.news | title=Puolustusvoimille hankitaan kotimaisia maastoajoneuvoja }}{{Cite web |date=2024-01-08 |title=Update: Finland orders more Sisu GTP 4×4 off-road vehicles |url=https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/land/update-finland-orders-more-sisu-gtp-44-off-road-vehicles |access-date=2024-08-16 |website=Default |language=en}}

:* 25 serial production vehicles ordered at the end of 2022.

:* 13 ordered in December 2023 for €9.7 million. The variants purchased are:

:** 9 APC

:** 4 in general purpose variant.

; {{flag|Sweden}}

: A small unknown number ordered as CBRN reconnaissance and indication vehicle, more likely to come.{{Cite web |last=CBRN-skolan |date=2024-03-12 |title=Försvarsmakten äntligen få nya CBRN indikeringsfordon! |url=https://twitter.com/CBRN_skolan/status/1767621042313302253 |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=Twitter}} Designated as Tgb24 in the Swedish Army. First delivery in August 2024.{{Cite web |last=Valpolini |first=Paolo |date=2024-08-15 |title=FMV has received new troop transport vehicles |url=https://www.edrmagazine.eu/fmv-has-received-new-troop-transport-vehicles |access-date=2024-08-16 |website=EDR Magazine |language=en-GB}}

: 10 mobile short-range radar systems consisting of the Giraffe 1X radar mounted on the Sisu GTP ordered in August 2024.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-30 |title=Saab receives order from Sweden for Giraffe 1X surface radar |url=https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2024/saab-receives-order-from-sweden-for-giraffe-1x-surface-radar |access-date=2024-09-07}}{{Cite web |title=Nya mobila radarsystem till Försvarsmakten |url=https://forsvarssektorn.se/article/nya-mobila-radarsystem-till-foersvarsmakten/ |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=Försvarssektorn |language=sv}}

=Failed bids=

; {{flag|Latvia}}

: Sisu GTP was evaluated against AM General HMMWV, Otokar Cobra and Paramount Marauder in 2018{{cite web | url=https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/defense/four-companies-fighting-for-four-by-four-contract.a288275/ | title=Four companies fighting for four by four contract }} and selected as winner in a tender to supply armored vehicles for Latvian armed forces.{{cite web | url=https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/defense/finnish-company-wins-200-million-tender-to-supply-armored-vehicles-to-latvia.a303283/ | title=Finnish company wins €200 million armored vehicles tender }} The deal, worth about 200 million euros, was canceled in 2019 after AM General and Paramount Group complained about the procurement procedure.{{cite web | url=https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/defense/watchdog-stops-latvian-defense-ministry-buying-200m-worth-of-4x4-vehicles.a306388/ | title=Watchdog stops Defense Ministry from buying €200m worth of 4x4 vehicles }}