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Sisu XA-180
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SisuXA-180

Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · Finland · 1984
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SisuXA-180

Sisu XA-180
Sisu XA-180 Photo: Kjetil Ree · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Protection
45
Troop Capacity
65
Mobility
70
Self-Defence Firepower
30
Survivability
50
Amphibious Capability
80
Versatility
60
Reliability
85
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Finland
ManufacturerPatria
CategoryArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
EraCold War
In service1984–2003
Operators13 countries
Quantity1,300
Data Quality87%
59
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) MASS Rating
12/59
Cold War
62/220
All-Time
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · 10 axes scored
Protection
45
Troop Capacity
65
Mobility
70
Self-Defence Firepower
30
Survivability
50
Amphibious Capability
80
Versatility
60
Reliability
85
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category.
01 / Overview
Sisu XA-180
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1984–2003
Quantity
1,300
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
59
armoured personnel carriers (apc) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year1984
  • Combat Weight13.5 t
  • Crew2
  • Passengers / Dismounts16
  • Vehicle ClassArmoured Personnel Carrier (APC)
  • In ServiceYes
◈Armament6MOD.6
▣Protection11MOD.11
◇Mobility9MOD.9
  • Engine TypeValmet 611 DSBJA diesel
  • Engine Power180 hp
  • Power-to-Weight17.48 hp
  • SuspensionParabolic leaf-springs with hydraulic shock absorbers
  • Max Road Speed105 km/h
  • Operational Range850 km
  • AmphibiousYes
  • Fording Depth0.9 m
  • Gradient60
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length7.35 m
  • Width2.9 m
  • Height2.77 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production1,300
  • Production Start1,984 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1984Production started
  2. 2003Production ended
  3. 2012First deployment: Arab Winter
42
years in service
19
years in production
1,300
units produced
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
SISU XA-180 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 2units
2active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Protection systems in IFVs designed to mitigate damage from landmines and improvised explosive devices, including armored hulls, blast-resistant seats, and counter-IED electronics.
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