Sisu Auto selects Texelis to provide axles for GTP 4x4 test series

Proven design and supply chain security essential to choice

Limoges, France, 15th  July, 2020: The SISU GTP 4x4 recently selected for assessment as the future armoured 4x4 for the Finnish Defence Forces is fitted with independent suspension axles manufactured by Texelis of Limoges in France.

 The Finnish Army recently announced that the test series of the vehicle will be used to acquire information on the capability and operability of this vehicle with regard to the Defence Forces’ mobility requirements in the future both in Finland and on crisis management operations. The GTP 4x4 has also won a Latvian Ministry of Defence procurement competition.

The T700 axles*, designed in partnership with Timoney of Ireland, is a modular driveline for military and commercial vehicles with gross axle weight requirements of up to 7000kg. The axle system utilises proven modular sub-assemblies including Texelis’s wheel hubs and differentials in conjunction with Timoney’s independent suspension technology.

“We selected the Texelis axle system as it is a proven solution suitable for the purpose. Also, the T700 from Texelis is an off-the-shelf product and as such favourable also from the Security of Supply point of view.” said Jyri Ahonen, Vice President Military Vehicles at Sisu Auto.

 The SISU GTP has been designed with high levels of mobility for the harshest environments; to be modular to fulfil a range of tasks, including troop and logistic carriage, recce, and command and control; easily maintained; and protected up to Stanag 4569 both mine and ballistic protection with add on armour available as an option.

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*Texelis has been selected to provide the axle systems for the SISU GTP 4x4. The company will be providing its T700, designed in partnership with Timoney.

Media contact:

 For more information or to arrange an interview with a Texelis spokesperson, please contact:

Mark Broughton E: [email protected] M: +44 7880 506345

or

Claire Apthorp E: [email protected] M: +44 7920 403 068

 About Texelis

Texelis provides mobility solutions for military vehicles and mass transit systems. For armoured vehicles the company has develops the complete system including axles, powerpacks and transmission enabling customers to fit their own hull design confident that the mobility solution is proven and reliable.

 Texelis employs over 300 people at its manufacturing facility in Limoges, France and its turnover exceeds €100 million. One of its current major projects is providing the mobility solution for the French Army’s Serval 4x4 being produced in partnership with Nexter.

 For further information please visit www.Texelis.com