Chaiseri Metal & Rubber Co. Ltd. has successfully delivered all seven units of the company’s produced AWAV (Armoured Wheeled Amphibious Vehicle) 8×8 to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) for use by the Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC). The contract, valued at 448 million baht (USD 12.9 million), was awarded on 3 August 2023 and completed within the agreed timeline of one year.
The AWAV 8×8 is an amphibious armoured personnel carrier that can transport 11 soldiers and equipment, in addition to its three crew members—commander, driver, and gunner. It features an 8-wheel drive system, capable of operating on both land and water. On land, the vehicle reaches speeds of up to 105 km/h, powered by a 711-horsepower diesel engine. At sea, it utilises two high-powered water jets, enabling a top speed of 10 km/h.
Before delivery, the seven vehicles underwent extensive testing by the Navy’s acceptance team. The tests included a 200 km road endurance trial, two hours of continuous operation in water, and performance assessments across various terrains. Additionally, the AWAV demonstrated its ability to climb a 60-degree slope and engage targets with its remote-controlled weapon system, which features a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun. The system achieved a hit accuracy of over 90% during the trials.
The weapon system, a Guardian 1.5 remote weapon station from Escribano Mechanical and Engineering (EM&E) of Spain, also includes a 76 mm smoke grenade launcher. For driver visibility, the vehicle is equipped with large-calibre ballistic glass, ensuring clear vision both on land and at sea.
The 9.2-metre long, 23.2-tonne AWAV 8×8 has a combat range of 600 km and will serve alongside the RTMC’s AAV7A1 RAM/RS tracked amphibious vehicles, which are also undergoing modernisation. The AWAVs will be part of the Royal Thai Marine Division’s Amphibious Vehicle Battalion.
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