First Win
| First Win | |
|---|---|
| Type | Armoured personnel carrier |
| Place of origin |
 Thailand |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Chaiseri Metal & Rubber Company |
| Designed | 2010 |
| Manufacturer | Chaiseri Metal & Rubber Company |
| Produced | 2010 – present |
| Number built | 21 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 9 Tonnes |
| Length | 4.61 Meters |
| Width | 2.2 Meters |
| Height | 2 Meters |
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Main armament | varies |
| Engine |
Cummins Diesel Engine 197-215 hp |
| Transmission | Allison automatic transmission |
| Suspension | 4x4 |
| Ground clearance | 0.4 Meters |
| Speed | 100 km/h |
First Win is an infantry mobility vehicle with an all-welded steel V-shaped monocoque hull that provides high level protection against a variety of battlefield threats, including mines and improvised explosive devices.[1] Gross vehicle weight is about 9 tonnes and it can carry up to 10 troops plus driver.
History
The Royal Thai Army has officially announced a first batch order of 21 First Wins.[2] 5 additional First Wins are being negotiated for acquisition.[3] The Thai Ministry of Justice has officially ordered 18 First Wins [3] designated for the Department of Special Investigation.[4]
Chaiseri also plans to export the First Win to potential foreign customers.[5]
Design
A 7.62mm or .50 machine gun can be mounted on the roof, while firing ports allow use of small arms from inside. Remote Weapon System can also be installed upon requirement.[6]
The First Win is powered by a Cummins diesel engine coupled with an Allison automatic transmission, providing maximum road speed of up to 100 km/h. The vehicle comes standard with powered steering, independent suspensions and run-flat tyres.
Variants
- First Win: The original veriant.
- First Win-E: a smaller variant, comparable to the HMMWV.
Operators
- Royal Thai Army - 21 First Wins ordered in March 2012.[7] About 50 ordered in 2013. RTA's source has indicate interest in the smaller First Win-E. Other 200 confirmed ordered, at least 18 per year will be delivered.
Potential and future operators
- Malaysian Army - Chaiseri is collaborating with Malaysian DRB-Hicom Defence Technologies (Deftech) on promoting the First Win as a replacement for the Malaysian Army's aging Rheinmetall Condor.[8][9]
References
- ↑ "Chaiseri Defence Vehicle present for the first time at IDEX - Army Recognition". Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ↑ "Thailand; Army orders First Win MRAPS". Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "A strong niche player - Eurosatory 2012 - IHS Jane's". Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ↑ "Protected mobility- VEHICLES SLOW TO ACCELERATE IN ASIA". Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ↑ "New life, extended life - IDEX 2013 - IHS Jane's". Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ↑ "First Win APC from Thailand - IDEX 2011 - IHS Jane's". Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ↑ http://www.thaiarmedforce.com/taf-military-news/53-rta-news/444-das2012-firstwin.html Royal Thai Army Service First Win
- ↑ http://www.janes.com/article/27953/thai-malaysia-collaborate-on-4x4-for-malaysian-army Thai-Malaysia collaborate
- ↑ "Thailand-made Chaiseri First Win 4x4 armoured vehicle could enter in service with Malaysian army 200 - Army Recognition". Retrieved 4 November 2014.
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