page_title: Patria AMV
section_title: Combat history
hierarchical_section_title: Patria AMV / Combat history
caption_attribution_description: English: A Polish Rosomak armored vehicle patrols a street in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 18, 2010.
context_page_description: The Patria AMV is an 8×8 multi-role military vehicle produced by the Finnish defence industry company Patria.
  The main feature of the AMV is its modular design, which allows the incorporation of different turrets, weapons, sensors, or communications systems on the same carriage. Designs exist for different APC vehicles and IFV versions, communications versions, ambulances and different fire support versions, armed with large caliber mortar and gun systems. The vehicle has a very good level of mine protection and can withstand explosions of up to 10 kilograms TNT. The AMV has protection levels up to 30 mm APFSDS frontal arc. Another important feature is the very good mobility in rough terrain, enabled by the sophisticated but rugged hydropneumatic suspension adjusting each wheel individually.
context_section_description: War in Afghanistan (2001–2014)
  The Polish Land Forces contingent, which is a part of the International Security Assistance Force, has been operating 35 (later raised to 50) KTO Rosomak vehicles (including 5 medevac) in Afghanistan since 2007. The APCs were equipped with additional steel-composite armour. In early 2008, a Polish Rosomak serving in Afghanistan (the version with upgraded armour) was attacked by Taliban rebels. The vehicle was hit with RPG-7 rockets but it managed to fire back and returned to base without any help required. In June 2008, a Rosomak was attacked by Taliban and was hit in its frontal armour with an RPG which didn't penetrate the armour. In 2009, the first soldier was reported killed while traveling in a Rosomak after an IED exploded under the vehicle causing it to roll over and crushing the gunner who had been standing in the open turret. Similar explosions caused by mines and IEDs have occurred before though they have failed to inflict casualties.
  In October 2010, a platoon of Svarun vehicles was sent to Afghanistan to support the Slovenian OMLT.
  European Union mission in Chad (2008–2009)
  European Union Force Chad/CAR used 16 KTO Rosomak (including 2 medevac).
  Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen (2015-present)
  United Arab Emirates Army used 8×8 Patria AMVs fitted with remotely operatred turrets in an offensive along the west coast of Yemen.
caption: Polish version of Patria AMV known as KTO Rosomak type M1M in Afghanistan
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