Patria 6×6: Difference between revisions

| name = Patria 6×6

| image = Patria 6x6 APC.jpg

| image_size = 300

| caption =

| origin = [[{{flag|Finland]]}}

| type = [[Armoured personnel carrier]]

| is_vehicle = yes

| service = 2021–present

| used_by = See [[#Operators|Operators]] below

| designer = [[Patria (company)|Patria]]

| crew = 2-32–3 (commander, driver, optional gunner)<br />8–10 passengers<ref name="army-technology.com">{{Citecite web|url=https://www.army-technology.com/projects/patria-6x6-armoured-wheeled-vehicle/|title = Patria 6x6 Armoured Wheeled Vehicle, Finland}}</ref>

|length range = {{convert|7.5700|mkm|mi|abbr=on|lk=on}}

|width length = {{convert|27.95|m|abbr=on}}

|height width = {{convert|2.59|m|abbr=on}}

|weight height = {{convert|240002.5|kgm|abbr=on}}

|vehicle_range speed = over {{convert|700100|km/h|mph|-1|abbr=on}} on land<br />up to {{convert|8|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} in water

The '''Patria 6×6''' (Patria XA-300)<ref>{{cite web |title=PATRIA 6x6 |url=https://www.mil.lv/lv/tehnika/patria-6x6 |website=mil.lv |access-date=13 March 2023 |language=lv}}</ref> is a [[Six-wheel drive|six-wheeled]] [[armoured personnel carrier]] produced by the Finnish defence industry company [[Patria (company)|Patria]].

Patria 6×6 is primarily designed for troop transport but can be configured for other roles as well. The basic platform can be tailored to meet varying user requirements by many optional features e.g. swimming system, winch, upgraded armour protection and diverse weapon systems.<ref>{{Cite web|urlname=https://www."army-technology.com/projects/patria-6x6-armoured-wheeled-vehicle/|title = Patria 6x6 Armoured Wheeled Vehicle," Finland}}</ref> Available weapons range from machine gun up to 25/30&nbsp;mm medium calibre [[direct fire]] weapon systems and [[Patria Nemo]] 120&nbsp;mm turreted mortar system.

Patria 6×6 chassis is based on [[Patria AMV]]^XP structures and components. The expected service life of the vehicle is more than 30 years.<ref>{{Cite web|urlname=https://www."army-technology.com/projects/patria-6x6-armoured-wheeled-vehicle/|title = Patria 6x6 Armoured Wheeled Vehicle," Finland}}</ref>

==Common Armoured Vehicle System CAVS ProgrammeProgram==

In early 2020 Finland, Estonia and Latvia agreed a joint development programme for Common Armoured Vehicle Systems (CAVS) based on Patria 6x6. The programme remains open for other nations to join it.<ref>{{Cite web|urlname=https://www.defmin."cavs-fi"/en/topical/press_releases_and_news/finland_latvia_and_patria_reach_agreement_on_common_armoured_vehicle_system.12129.news#acd8d81f|title = Finland, Latvia and Patria reach agreement on Common Armoured Vehicle System}}</ref> As a result of CAVS Programme, Latvia announced an order for over 200 vehicles.<ref name="cavs-lv">{{Citecite web|url=https://www.patriagroup.com/newsroom/news/2021/joint-6x6-programme-proceeds-patria-provides-6x6-armoured-vehicles-for-finland-and-latvia|title = Joint 6x6 programme proceeds - Patria provides 6x6 armoured vehicles for Finland and Latvia}}</ref> It is planned that from 2023 Patria 6x6 for needs of Latvian army will be fully produced in Latvia, with partial production starting in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sargs.lv/lv/uznemejdarbiba-un-inovacijas/2021-09-01/patria-latvia-no-2023-gada-6x6-transportlidzekli-tiks|title date=30 PatriaAugust Latvia: No 2023. gada 6x6 transportlīdzekļi tiks ražoti un komplektēti2021 Latvijā}}</ref> First vehicles were delivered in October 2021.<ref>{{Citecite web|url=https://www.patriagroup.com/newsroom/news/2021/remarkable-step-forward-in-the-joint-6x6-programme-patria-delivered-the-first-vehicles-to-latvia|title = Remarkable step forward in the joint 6x6 programme – Patria delivered the first vehicles to Latvia| date=29 October 2021 }}</ref> On May 24, 2024, the "Defence Partnership Latvia" production facility in [[Valmiera]] was opened, which will be able to produce up to 160 "Patria 6x6" armored vehicles during the year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-24 |title=Valmierā atklāta "Patria" ražotne, kas gadā spēs saražot līdz 160 bruņutransportieriem |url=https://www.sargs.lv/lv/uznemejdarbiba-un-inovacijas/2024-05-24/valmiera-atklata-patria-razotne-kas-gada-spes-sarazot-lidz |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=Sargs.lv |language=lv}}</ref> Finland followed with a letter of intent to procure pre-production series 160 vehicles in 2023.<ref name="cavs-fi">{{Citecite web|url=https://www.defmin.fi/en/topical/press_releases_and_news/finland_latvia_and_patria_reach_agreement_on_common_armoured_vehicle_system.12129.news#acd8d81f|title = Finland, Latvia and Patria reach agreement on Common Armoured Vehicle System}}</ref> The FDF signed an agreement with Patria to acquire three pre-series vehicles delivered by summer 2022 for test use before the final serial order.<ref>{{Citecite web|last=GDC|date=2022-02-21|title=Finland Ordered Pre-production Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicle|url=https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2022/02/21/finland-ordered-pre-production-patria-6x6-armored-vehicle/|access-date=2022-02-23|website=Global Defense Corp|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2022, Sweden and EstoniaGermany joined the CAVS Programme.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sweden joins Common Armoured Vehicle System programme|url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/sweden-joins-common-armoured-vehicle-system-programme|publisher=Janes|date=7 April 2022|access-date=18 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.defmin.fi/en/topical/press_releases_and_news/germany_and_finland_sign_a_statement_of_intent_regarding_the_common_armoured_vehicle_system.12841.news#c57fbfc3 | title=Germany and Finland sign a Statement of Intent regarding the Common Armoured Vehicle System }}</ref>

* [https://www.patriagroup.com/products-and-services/armouredprotected-wheeledmobility-and-defence-systems/vehicles/patria-6x6 Patria 6x6 official website]