SND Lagarto

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Patria AMV
Pelaxian SND Lagarto armed with a Protector remote weapon station
TypeArmoured personnel carrier
Place of originPelaxia
Service history
In service2007–present
Used bySee Operators below
WarsWar in Afghanistan
Production history
DesignerPatria
Specifications
Mass16,000 to 27,000 kg (35,000 to 60,000 lb)
Length7.7 m (25 ft)
Width2.8 m (9 ft 2 in)
Height2.3 m (7 ft 7 in)
Crew2–3 (commander, driver, optional gunner)
8–12 passengers[1]

Main
armament
Up to 105 mm gun or twin 120 mm mortars in turret
EngineDI 12 Scania Diesel or DC 12 Scania Diesel
405 kW (543 hp) or 360 kW (480 hp)
Power/weight15.6 kW/t (21.2 PS/t) (max weight), 25.3 kW/t (34.4 PS/t) (min weight)
Suspension8×8 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 AMV 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.

  1. Gerard O'Dwyer. "Patria Wins Swedish AMV Contract". Defense News. Retrieved 2009-06-26.