Patria XA-220 6x6 armoured 24 hours endurance test 12006174

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Finnish Patria XA-220 6x6 armoured has successfully completed 24 hours endurance test.
The Finnish Company Patria has completed successfully the 24-hour endurance test event of the XA-220 6x6 armoured wheeled vehicle. During the test held on 30.-31. May altogether some 800 kilometers were driven by Patria’s teams.
     
The Finnish Company Patria has completed successfully the 24-hour endurance test event of the XA-220 6x6 armoured wheeled vehicle. During the test held on 30.-31. May altogether some 800 kilometers were driven by Patria’s teams.
Finnish Patria XA-220 6x6 armoured during the 24-hour endurance test event (Source photo Patria)
     
In 2016, Patria introduced the modified XA-220 vehicle offering cost-effective and high-performance solutions for the life-cycle upgrades of the XA-188 and XA-200 series vehicles. Manufactured since the mid-1980s, the XA-180 vehicles have achieved the respectable age of 30 years and with these life-span solutions will serve the military of their user countries long into the 2030.

The new XA-220 armoured vehicle combines many improvements including a new power pack which consists of a Cummins ISLe 8.9 engine. The electrical systems are upgraded with new AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) batteries and power supply panels.

The vehicle is fitted with new LED/IR white lights at the front of the vehicle and driver can see the rear side of the vehicle tanks to a reverse camera.

The suspension of the XA-220 upgrade used a new suspension with adjustable shock absorbers. The steering systems is also upgraded with steering shock absorbers.

Modifications implemented to the XA-220 upgrade includes also new crew seats to enhance safety and increase protection against mine blast and IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices). There is a new exterior surface coatings.

The troops compartment are now equipped with machine gun rail and personal weapons holder. There is firing ports on each side and at the rear of the hull.

The new XA-220 offers now more comfort, mine protection, armour protection against firing of small arms and shell splinters, road speed and high mobility in all-terrain conditions. It also offers more internal space compared to other similar military vehicles available to the current market.
     
The Finnish Company Patria has completed successfully the 24-hour endurance test event of the XA-220 6x6 armoured wheeled vehicle. During the test held on 30.-31. May altogether some 800 kilometers were driven by Patria’s teams.