First Win

First Win is a mine-resistant ambush protected infantry mobility vehicle with an all-welded steel monocoque V-hull that provides high level protection against a variety of battlefield threats, including mines and improvised explosive devices.[1] Gross vehicle weight is about nine tonnes and it can carry up to 10 troops plus driver.

First Win
First Win E (visualization)
TypeArmoured personnel carrier
Place of originThailand
Service history
Used bySee Operators
Production history
Designed2010
ManufacturerChaiseri Metal and Rubber Co., Ltd. (Thailand)
DefTech (Malaysia)
Produced2010 – present
Specifications
Mass13 tonnes
Length4.61 meters
Width2.2 meters
Height2 meters
Crew1 driver, 10 passengers
Main
armament
Varies
EngineCummins Diesel Engine
197-215 HP
TransmissionAllison automatic transmission
Suspension4x4
Ground clearance0.4 meters
Maximum speed 100 km/h

Chaiseri hopes to export the First Win to foreign customers.[2]

History

The Royal Thai Army announced a first batch order of 21 First Wins.[3] Five additional First Wins are being negotiated for acquisition.[4] The Thai Ministry of Justice has ordered 18 First Wins[4] for the Department of Special Investigation.[5] The Royal Thai Police announced in 2016 that a requirement for a First Win acquisition with the Cummins 250hp diesel engine instead of the 300 hp engine.[6]

In 2017, Chaiseri has shown the First Win 2 in Defense and Security 2017.[7]

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.[8]

The First Win is powered by a Cummins diesel engine (300HP in the original configuration, 250HP in the E version) coupled with an Allison 3000 SP automatic transmission (Allison 2500 SP in the E version., providing maximum road speed of up to 100 km/h. The vehicle comes standard with powered steering, independent suspensions and run-flat tyres. Ballistic protection is up to STANAG 4569 Level 2 and mine protection to Level 3B under the hull centre[9] and Level 4A under any station.

Variants

The following are manufactured by Chaiseri:[10][11]

  • First Win: The original model. Known as First Win Multipurpose Armored Vehicle.
  • First Win-E: A more compact variant with gross vehicle weight of 10 tons, comparable to the HMMWV.
  • First Win Anti-Riot: Used by the Royal Thai Police with a remote control weapon system turret on top. Has a capacity of eight occupants.
  • First Win APC: First shown at Defense & Security 2015, with a lengthened body to accommodate more occupants.
  • AV4 Lipanbara: License built by DefTech for Malaysian Armed Forces and Royal Malaysian Police.200 vehicle planned. It was renamed as Lipanbara by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak when he visited the Deftech pavilion during Defence Services Asia 2016.[12] The vehicle is named after a poisonous centipede found in Malaysia.[13] AV4 Lipanbara was customized to fulfill the requirement of Malaysian Army standard. This included the installation of 300 hp engine, upgrade and strengthened armored protection up to STANAG 4569 level 3 and the fitted of M134D-H gatling gun.[14]

Operators


  •  Thailand:
    • Royal Thai Army - 21 First Wins ordered in March 2012.[15] 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.
    • Thailand's Department of Special Investigation - First Wins ordered in October 2015.[16]
  •  Malaysia:
    • Malaysian Army - 34 in service from 200 planned.[14] First six units will be built by Chaiseri at its facilities in Pathum Thani Province and delivered to Malaysia in the first quarter of 2016. The remaining vehicles will be produced under licence by Malaysia's DRB-Hicom Defence Technologies (DefTech), designation of the vehicle was AV4 Lipanbara.[17][18]
  •  Indonesia:
    • Indonesian Army - Unknown number in service. First unveiled at Indonesian Army Anniversary 2019.[19]

Cancelled Orders

References
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