Thailand Launches New HMV-420 Wheeled Vehicle

19 September 2018

Panus HMV 420 4x4 vehicle (all photos : Panus, Sompong.Nondhasa)

Thailand company's Panus Assembly Co., Ltd was unveiled its product "HMV-420" (High Mobility Vehicle) All New Bulid 4x4 vehicle that developed from HMV-150 the re-engineered and upgraded of Cadillac Gage V-150 Commando 4x4.

Panus Assembly Co Ltd. Thailand has launched its latest product, The HMV-420 4x4 as is a completely new car. HMV-420 is based on the improvement of HMV-150 4x4 tires of Panus. Launched in the year 2017 by improving the engineering of new wheeled armored Cadillac Gage V-150 Commando 4x4 original states by Panus. HMV-150 was the prototype for the Marines Corps Royal Thai Navy to trial at the southern border.

The HMV-420 is equipped with Cummins Diesel Engine. It is 420HP. The Allison 4500 SP is powered by a 4x4 hydraulic system. The brakes are fully disc brakes, Disc/ABS/Air Break.
Dimensions of the car length 6.647m wide 2.694m height 3m height from the floor to the car 0.4m weight 17tons truck weight 1.5 tons, operating range 800km, maximum speed on the road 110km/h climbing up to 60% Max. 0.5m slant over barrier. NATO STANAG 4569 Level 2-3 Shield (Level 7.62x51mm. Armor-piercing ammunition 7.62x51mm.) Mineguard protection. 1-4b.

The Royal Thai Army has a V-150 armored vehicle mounted in the Reconnaissance Cavalry Battalion (Royal Thai Army). Rubber wheel, such as straight up 1st Cavalry Brigade to be replaced by a wheeled vehicle NORINCO VN1 8x8 tires from China.

Including Thai Marines, there were V-150 armored vehicles in the Panzer Corps, Royal Thai Air Force Security Forces, and the Border Patrol Police. The HMV-420 may be an attractive option for the supply of armored vehicles in some parts of the four Thai armed forces. In addition, the HMV-420 also received international attention, such as the Philippines.

(AAG)