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The First Win 4x4 multi-mission armoured vehicle is
manufactured by Chaiseri Metal and Rubber Company (Chaiseri), a defence company
based in Thailand, for military, peace-keeping, administrative and homeland
security missions.
The vehicle affords a high level of ballistic and blast
protection for its occupants against threats in the modern battlefield. The
First Win vehicles are operational with the Royal Thai Army and the Thai
Ministry of Justice.
First Win E reconnaissance or security variant is the
latest addition to the First Win family.
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FW4x4 has various variants eg APC with 10+1 seat, IFV, Ambulance, Reconnaissance and etc. In order to be adaptable to various user mission, FW4x4 has been designed to scale down to compensate the payload / protection / budget.
First Win, the highest protection in range with Bullet and Blast protection.
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First Win armoured vehicle orders and
deliveries
The Royal Thai Army received 29 units, as of April 2014,
and placed an order for another 200 vehicles. Deftech signed a contract with
Chaiseri to acquire the first batch of 20 First Win 4×4 tactical vehicles for
the Malaysian Army.
The first six units, which will be manufactured by
Chaiseri, are scheduled for delivery in 2016, while the remaining will be
manufactured and assembled by DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies (Deftech). The
vehicles will be known as AV4 in Malaysian service.
The Royal Thai Army received 29 units
Malaysia ordered 211 units
The Thai Ministry of Justice has officially
ordered 18 First Wins designated for the
Department of Special Investigation (DSI)
Philippines 1 unit (Cancelled)
Royal Thai Army
Deftech AV4
Deftech AV4 in digital camouflage at Defense
& Security 2015 show in Bangkok Thailand, 2 Nov to 5 Nov, 2015
Thai Police Department of Special
Investigation receives first batch of First Win 4×4: Details
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Operators: Here
Design and features of the wheeled armoured
vehicle
First Win 4 x 4
Technical data source: chaiseri-defense.com
The V-shaped, monocoque hull of the First Win is of
all-welded steel armour construction. The vehicle can be transported aboard
C130 / A400M military transport aircraft, Ro-Ro ships and rail.
The armoured vehicle has a length of approximately 5.8m,
width of 2.34m, height of 2.5m, and wheel base of 3.26m. The gross vehicle
weight and empty weights of the vehicle are 13,000kg and 11,500kg respectively.
The vehicle can carry payloads of 2,000kg and its fuel capacity is 200l.
It features a modular design and is manned by a driver
and ten infantrymen. It is available in 2+1 door and 4+1 door configurations.
Equipments installed in the vehicle include an air-conditioning system, a 24VDC
electrical system, and an electric winch.
FIRST WIN E 4x4
FIRST WIN E 4x4
IMI Wave 200 gun system
IMI Wave 200 gun system
IMI Wave 200 gun system
FIRST WIN E 4x4
APC variant
APC variant
First Win IFV (
First Win IFV (
First Win IFV or First Win II is based on the version
sold to Malaysia but with further improvements.
The disclosure of the order of 13 First Win II wheeled
vehicles was announced by the Thai Army spokesman, Colonel Winthai Suvaree, to clarify
to the media regarding the approval by the Thai Cabinet of the procurement of 34
VN1 8x8 IFV from NORINCO that the First Win is a MARP and is not in the same
category as the VN1 which is an IFV. Source:
Koolhiran explained the improvements made to the First Win 2 compared to the first generation of mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles.
D&S 2017: Chaiseri looks to the next generation: Here
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D&S 2017: Chaiseri looks to the next generation: Here
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The most significant is an increase in armour protection. Ballistic protection of the hull has moved from STANAG 4569 Level 1 to 2, while mine blast protection offered by the V-shaped hull has moved from STANAG 4569 Level 2 to 3b.
This enhanced protection has been achieved without any increase in its 11t weight thanks to the use of new imported armour steel. That means there was no need for modifications to be made to the First Win 2’s Cummins ISB 300hp engine coupled to an Allison 2500 automatic transmission. Applique armour can be added to further increase hull protection.
A second major improvement on the First Win 2 is the integration of a digital backbone into the vehicle. As well as a command-and-control system, this backbone connects to an all-round thermal camera system for the driver and commander (up to 16 cameras) and a laser warning system connected to smoke grenade launchers.
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Armament of First Win armoured vehicle
The First Win tactical vehicle features a remotely-operated turret system, armed with 0.5-calibre machine gun or 7.62mm light machine gun.
The Malaysian variant is outfitted with a 360°-rotating
manual turret system with a ballistic protection hatch and a spring-loaded
pintle mount to carry 7.62mm general-purpose machine gun or 12.7mm heavy
machine gun. The 76mm grenade launchers on either side of the vehicle provide
additional survivability.
Protection features
The armoured vehicle's cabin is armoured to the STANAG
Level 2 ballistic protection, while its engine compartment is protected up to
STANAG Level 1 standard.
"The
First Win vehicles are operational with the Royal Thai Army and the Thai
Ministry of Justice."
The monocoque hull offers blast protection and
survivability up to STANAG 4569 Level 3b against the explosion of an 8kg TNT
mine under the vehicle, and up to STANAG 4569 Level 4a against the blast of
10kg mine under any wheel.
Engine and driveline
A Cummins ISB engine, mounted at the front, provides high mobility to the vehicle. The engine generates an output power of 300hp at 2,850rpm and a torque of 475nm at 3,100rpm, and is coupled to an Allison 2500 automatic transmission system, which has six forward and one reverse gear. Power-to-weight ratio of the vehicle is 23hp/t.
Cummins ISB engine
Engine details: Here
Allison 2500 automatic transmission system
Transmission details: Here
The First Win has selectable 4x4 or 4x2 drive
configurations with differential lock. The 365/80 R20 tyres provide superior
cross-country mobility, while the independent suspension on front and rear
axles ensures better ride quality.
The vehicle features RTC60 transfer case, anti-lock
braking system (ABS), automatic tyre inflation system with run-flats, R20
wheels, heavy-duty drum brakes, and mechanical parking brakes. It comes with
hydraulic power assisted steering, reducing the driver's effort.
Mobility of First Win
The vehicle can attain a maximum speed of 110km and a maximum cruising range of approximately 600km. It has a ground clearance of 400m, and gradient and side slopes of 60% and 40% respectively. It can climb vertical obstacles of 0.5m, cross trenches of 0.9m, and ford in up to 1m-deep waters.
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