Marine Multi - purpose Vehicle The Marine Multi - purpose Vehicle or MMPV uses independent suspensions and portal geared hubs similar to portal axles to make for a full 16 inches of ground clearance . The vehicle also has disc brakes on all 4 wheels , and 4 - wheel double - wishbone suspension . The brake discs are not mounted at the wheels as on conventional automobiles , but are inboard , attached to the outside of each differential . The front and rear differentials are Torsen type , and the center differential is a regular , lockable type . Created by the Philippine Marine Corps to replace M151 MUTT jeeps in service as they are hard to maintain with problems concerning availability of spare parts . Creation . The first prototypes of the MMPV are equipped with a 3 . 5L V6 engine , rated for 141 kW ( 189 hp / 192 ps ) and 306 Nm torque . diesel engine and transmission , 4WD and chassis . Overview . The Marine Multi - purpose Vehicle is built around a tubular - steel frame safety roll - cage which protects the passenger compartment if the vehicle turns over . This cage is covered by a heavy - gauge sheet metal . An electrical winch with a capacity of can be mounted at the front of the vehicle if required , and the windshield can be removed . The passenger compartment is in the center of the vehicle with the driver on the left and two passenger seats to his right . There is space for of cargo behind the passenger seats . A full length skid pan protects the hull and allows the vehicle to slide over obstacles . The transmission is a Mitsubishi A - 727 fully automatic with a torque converter , there are 3F and 1R gears - the Marine Multi - purpose Vehicle is in 4 x 4 drive all the time . Limited - slip clutches , in front and rear , and inter - axle differentials automatically distribute more torque to those wheels with the most grip . The independent suspension is of a double ' A ' design with a torsion - bar spring and hydraulic telescopic shock absorber at each station . A stabilizer bar is provided for the rear suspension . The steering is power - assisted and the tubeless tires have a high - pressure tube inner tire which provides a built - in spare for each tube as well as eliminating rim leaks during high speed cornering . The tires are self - cleaning and disc brakes are fitted on all four wheels . The electrical system is 24V DC and two batteries with a capacity of 45 Amp / Hr are provided . The alternator is of the integral rectifier and regulator type . The Marine Multi - purpose Vehicle is proved with a heavy duty towing pintle as well as a trailer wiring harness receptacle . It is air - transportable and can be air - dropped . Variants . When approval is obtained , the Philippine Marines plan to produce variants of the MMPV , including the following : There are 3 major variants of the Marine Multi - purpose Vehicle : Anti - Armour : A recoilless 106 mm rifle mounted above the crew compartment and a total of thirty five rounds of ammunition . Reconnaissance : Fitted with a ring - mounted . 50cal M2HB machine guns with a 360 degree traverse Convoy Escort / Security Vehicle : This can be provided with a pintle - mount 5 . 56mm / 7 . 62 mmCal GPMG ' s , M174 automatic grenade launcher ' s and various other similar weapons . These weapons can also be mounted on the reconnaissance model on the ring mount . The following kits are available for the basic vehicle : Crew compartment armor kit , consisting of a high - hardness steel doors , side body panels , toe panel , firewall , bullet - proof windshield and bullet - proof side windows . Armored radiator , Armored fuel tank , Top and door kit ( water - proof fabric with plastic windows and hinged doors ) Various communications installations , High output alternators , 100 and 180 Amp , Litter - carrying kit , Jump seat for two additional passengers . , Explosion resistant reticulated foam fuel - tank filler , Radial ply tires or bullet - proof foam - filled tires , Extreme climate kits for winterization or desert temperatures , Tool kit and portable fire extinguisher . Proposed Sub Variants ;