Samsung Techwin MPV

   The Samsung Techwin MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) armored personnel carrier was developed as a private venture for domestic and export markets. The first prototype was completed in 2006. Samsung is competing with Doosan Infracore Black Fox and Rotem KW1 Scorpion for a potential contract with the South Korean army, which plans to acquire a number of wheeled armored vehicles for rapid deployment and internal security roles. As far as it is known, to date there were no production orders for this armored vehicle.

   This armored personnel carrier has a payload capacity of 4 - 4.5 t. It carried a crew of two and 10 troops. Troops enter and leave the vehicle through the rear doors or roof hatches.

   Armor of the baseline Samsung Technin MPV provides all-round protection against 7.62-mm armor-piercing rounds and artillery shell splinters. Front arc protects from 12.7-mm armor-piercing rounds. Add-on armor can be fitted for a higher level of protection. Vehicle is fitted with NBC protection system.

   The Samsung Techwin MPV is fitted with a remotely controlled weapon station. It's primary armament is a 40-mm automatic grenade launcher. Alternatively it can be armed with a 12.7-mm machine gun. Secondary armament consists of 7.62-mm machine gun. It is worth mentioning that this armored personnel carrier can be fitted with a one-man turret and carry variable weapon systems.

   This APC is powered by a Cummins ISL 400 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 400 hp. Vehicle has a full time 6x6, however it can be switched to 6x4 and 6x2. Automatic drivetrain management is optional. Vehicle has a central tyre inflation system and is fitted with run-flat tyres. This armored personnel carrier is fully amphibious. On water it is propelled by two waterjets. The MPV is air transportable by the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.

   The Samsung Techwin MPV is also proposed with 8x8 configuration. It has common chassis, powerpack, driveline and suspension.