Atravia MW
| Atravia MW | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Amphibious armored personell carrier |
| Place of origin | Obets United Republic |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1980-present |
| Used by | Obets |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Sako Systems |
| Manufacturer | Atravia Auto |
| Unit cost | $9 million |
| Produced | 1980-2010 |
| No. built | 500 |
| Variants | MW 80 MW 90 MW 220 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 13.9 tons |
| Length | 7.9 meters |
| Width | 2.9 meters |
| Height | 2.9 meters |
| Crew | 2 |
| Passengers | 16-22 |
| Armor | 6-10 mm |
Main armament | Kord machine gun |
Secondary armament | Kulspruta 90 light machine gun |
| Power/weight | 19.5 hp/ton |
| Suspension | torsion bar with hydraulic shock absorbers |
Operational range | 950 km |
| Speed | 120 km/h on land 5.9 knots in water |
The Atravia MW, also referred to as the Sako MW, is an eObet-manufactured six-wheeled armoured personnel carrier (APC) originally designed for the eObet National Defense Force. The first variant was produced in 1980, and mass production proceeded in 1981. It was designed to operate with ease of use, simple structure and low-cost maintenance. The basic configuration is built to resemble modern armored personnel carriers however it is adapted to be compatible with Russian and eObet machine guns, and to suit a large vehicle range and relatively fast speed and horsepower. The main variant, MW 80, is amphibious but slower and larger, while the MW 90 suits less passengers and is built to move faster and with a wider range. The MW 220 is the rarest variant and is not amphibious because it was built with heavier and thicker armor. Multiple sub-variants of the Atravia MW have advanced radar tracking and electronic warfare systems built in.
Variants
- MW 80
- Original six-wheeler, carries crew of 2 and 18 or 20 troops. Most of those produced carry advanced radar surveillance and electronic warfare systems; a handful capacitate surface-to-air defense systems.
- MW 90
- Faster, lightweight version that carries 2 crew and 14-16 passengers. Usually not equipped with surface-to-air defense systems.
- MW 220
- Heavier and equipped with 16 mm armament, lacks amphibious capabilities.
Operators
- Obets, since 1980.