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Patria 6x6 Patria 6x6 AM General NXT 360 AM General NXT 360 two, and the turret module is fully autonomous, housing 30 rounds with programmable fuses and 140 modu- lar propelling charges. The loading process is automatic and indepen- dent of the angle at which the gun is set. The howitzer can lay down simul- taneous fire. PATRIA Patria 6x6 is a new APC derived from the XA series but utilizes certain elements of the AMV platform. The vehicle is based on a 6x6 suspension that is a twin to Rosomak's solution, with a payload capacity of 8.5 tonnes. The armor is modular and customiza- ble to meet the needs of the ordering party. The maximum achievable pro- tection level is compliant with STA- NAG 4. The dimensions of the vehicle are 7.5x2.5x2.9 meters (LxHxW). It weighs up to 24 tonnes and is powe- red by a 5-cylinder straight-line en- gine offering a power output of 294 kW, and 1,870 Nm of torque, coupled with a 7-speed automatic gearbox (2 reverse gears are also available). The platform can reach a top speed of 100 kph, and its range is as high as 700 kilometers. PATRIA 6x6 can wade in water 1 meter deep, but an amphibious variant is also available. The armament is placed within a re- mote control weapons station that can accommodate 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine guns, 25 and 30 mm automatic cannons, and ATGM laun- chers. AM General This US-based manufacturer show- cased a replacement of the Humvee platform - the NXT 360, utilizing a multi-fuel, 6.5-liter 250HP V8 en- gine with 624 Nm torque. Fuel con- sumption levels have also been redu- ced. IED/mine/ballistic protection le- vels have been improved. The vehicle now features seats that diminish the effects an explosion underneath may www.fragoutmag.com