Atravia MW

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Atravia MW
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TypeAmphibious armored personell carrier
Place of originObets United Republic
Service history
In service1980-present
Used byObets
Production history
DesignerSako Systems
ManufacturerAtravia Auto
Unit cost$9 million
Produced1980-2010
No. built500
VariantsMW 80
MW 90
MW 220
Specifications
Weight13.9 tons
Length7.9 meters
Width2.9 meters
Height2.9 meters
Crew2
Passengers16-22

Armor6-10 mm
Main
armament
Kord machine gun
Secondary
armament
Kulspruta 90 light machine gun
Power/weight19.5 hp/ton
Suspensiontorsion bar with hydraulic shock absorbers
Operational
range
950 km
Speed120 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. 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.
MW 220KI
MW 220 specifically adapted as a command, positioning, and signals vehicle that engages in electronic warfare.

Operators