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The '''SND''' (Armored Modular Vehicle) is an [[Eight-wheel drive|8×8]] multi-role [[list of military vehicles|military vehicle]] produced by the [[Pelaxia|Pelaxian]] defence industry company SND. | The '''SND''' (Armored Modular Vehicle) is an [[Eight-wheel drive|8×8]] multi-role [[list of military vehicles|military vehicle]] produced by the [[Pelaxia|Pelaxian]] defence industry company SND. | ||
The main feature of the | The main feature of the Lagarto is its [[modular design]], which allows the incorporation of different turrets, weapons, [[sensor]]s, or communications systems on the same carriage. Designs exist for different APC vehicles ([[armoured personnel carrier]]) and IFV versions ([[infantry fighting vehicle]]), communications versions, ambulances and different fire support versions, armed with large caliber [[mortar (weapon)|mortar]] and [[gun]] systems. The vehicle has a very good level of [[land mine|mine]] protection and can withstand explosions of up to {{convert|10|kg|lb}} [[trinitrotoluene|TNT]]. The Lagarto has protection levels up to 30 mm APFSDS frontal arc. Another important feature is the very good mobility (combining speed, agility, and crew comfort) in rough terrain, enabled by the sophisticated but rugged [[hydropneumatic suspension]] adjusting each wheel individually. | ||
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== History == | |||
The Lagarto stems from an investigation, made by the Pealxian Army HQ in 1995, on different armored vehicle concepts. In 1996, SND Vehicles began to develop different concept vehicles, and found the 8×8 one to be most suitable as a replacement for the 6×6 Urutu. The Pelaxian Armed Forces ordered an official concept study in 1999, which was ready by 2000. SND continued to develop the vehicle and the first Lagarto prototype was ready for testing in November 2001. Two evaluation samples were ordered by the PAF in December 2001, and were delivered in 2003. Later the same year, the PAF ordered 24 AMOS-equipped Lagarto for delivery 2006–09. The PAF also said that they were looking to order some 1000 units, equipped with remote-controlled weapon stations, later placing an order for 620. In 2004, the Lagarto became the first 4th generation combat vehicle of its kind to enter serial production. | |||
The design was based on experience gained from building the Urutu and on customer feedback on that vehicle. It was entirely designed in 3D virtual environments before construction and subsequent successful testing of the prototype showed that it fulfilled all the expectations. | |||
The vehicle was initially designed in 6×6, 8×8 and 10×10 variants, but the 10×10 variant was later dropped. | |||
Revision as of 11:22, 16 January 2021
| Patria AMV | |
|---|---|
 Pelaxian SND Lagarto armed with a Protector remote weapon station | |
| Type | Armoured personnel carrier |
| Place of origin | Pelaxia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2007–present |
| Used by | See Operators below |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Patria |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 16,000 to 27,000 kg (35,000 to 60,000 lb) |
| Length | 7.7 m (25 ft) |
| Width | 2.8 m (9 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 2.3 m (7 ft 7 in) |
| Crew | 2–3 (commander, driver, optional gunner) 8–12 passengers[1] |
Main armament | Up to 105 mm gun or twin 120 mm mortars in turret |
| Engine | DI 12 Scania Diesel or DC 12 Scania Diesel 405 kW (543 hp) or 360 kW (480 hp) |
| Power/weight | 15.6 kW/t (21.2 PS/t) (max weight), 25.3 kW/t (34.4 PS/t) (min weight) |
| Suspension | 8×8 wheeled independent hydropneumatic suspension |
Operational range | 600–850 km (370–530 mi) |
| Maximum speed | over 100 km/h (60 mph) on land up to 10 km/h (6.2 mph) in water |
The SND (Armored Modular Vehicle) is an 8×8 multi-role military vehicle produced by the Pelaxian defence industry company SND.
The main feature of the Lagarto is its modular design, which allows the incorporation of different turrets, weapons, sensors, or communications systems on the same carriage. Designs exist for different APC vehicles (armoured personnel carrier) and IFV versions (infantry fighting vehicle), communications versions, ambulances and different fire support versions, armed with large caliber mortar and gun systems. The vehicle has a very good level of mine protection and can withstand explosions of up to 10 kilograms (22 lb) TNT. The Lagarto has protection levels up to 30 mm APFSDS frontal arc. Another important feature is the very good mobility (combining speed, agility, and crew comfort) in rough terrain, enabled by the sophisticated but rugged hydropneumatic suspension adjusting each wheel individually.
History
The Lagarto stems from an investigation, made by the Pealxian Army HQ in 1995, on different armored vehicle concepts. In 1996, SND Vehicles began to develop different concept vehicles, and found the 8×8 one to be most suitable as a replacement for the 6×6 Urutu. The Pelaxian Armed Forces ordered an official concept study in 1999, which was ready by 2000. SND continued to develop the vehicle and the first Lagarto prototype was ready for testing in November 2001. Two evaluation samples were ordered by the PAF in December 2001, and were delivered in 2003. Later the same year, the PAF ordered 24 AMOS-equipped Lagarto for delivery 2006–09. The PAF also said that they were looking to order some 1000 units, equipped with remote-controlled weapon stations, later placing an order for 620. In 2004, the Lagarto became the first 4th generation combat vehicle of its kind to enter serial production.
The design was based on experience gained from building the Urutu and on customer feedback on that vehicle. It was entirely designed in 3D virtual environments before construction and subsequent successful testing of the prototype showed that it fulfilled all the expectations.
The vehicle was initially designed in 6×6, 8×8 and 10×10 variants, but the 10×10 variant was later dropped.
- ↑ Gerard O'Dwyer. "Patria Wins Swedish AMV Contract". Defense News. Retrieved 2009-06-26.