Patria AMW RT40 (2018 Kongsberg Demonstrator) - With UAV Hangar for 8x Black Hornets

Til_Dovre_Faller · December 16, 2025, 8:15pm

PATRIA AMW XP RT40 (2018)

TYPE: Infantry Fighting Vehicle

ARMAMENT

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Remote Turret: 1x Kongsberg Remote Turret 40
-Weight: 2450 Kilogram
-Rotation and elevation: 360, -10 + 45 degrees
-Stabilization: 4 axis fully stabilized
-Armor: According to STANAG 45-69 Level 1-3
-Day camera
-Thermal Imager
-LaserRange Finder (LRF)
-Laser warning system
-Integrated Combat Solution (ICS)
- Integrated main weapon: 1x 30x173mm Bushmaster Mk.44 cannon
  -First round select
  -Ammunition: 150 ready rounds
  -Weight: Starting at 1250 kg
  -Ammunition: All NATO ammunition
  -Ammunition Handling: Linkless ammunition feeding 2x75 ready rounds
  -Cameras/Sensors: Day camera, Thermal Imager and Laser Range Finder (LRF)
- Integrated coaxial weapon: 1x 7.62x51mm FN MAG coaxial machinegun
  -Ammunition stowage: 400 ready rounds
- 4x2 Smoke grenades of unknown caliber
  -Placement: 1x2 on each corner of the turret
Remote controlled weapon station: 1x Kongsberg M153 Crows
-Placement: on top of the Remote controlled turret, right side
-Thermal sight: 3rd Gen TS-III
-Color Day Camera: 1° to 45° with continuous Field of View (FOV)
-Thermal: 3° & 11.0 ° FOVs (standard CROWS); up to 45° wide FOV (Tech Refresh)
-Four-axis targeting system; Three-axis vector stabilization; Laser range-finder; Auto scan/auto focus; Auto lead/auto tracker
- Integrated main weapon: 12.7x99 M2 Browning machinegun
  -Ammunition mixture (2x MP, 1x MP-T) :
  -Armor penetration RHAe NM160MP-T: 22 Millimeter at 100 Meter
  -Armor penetration RHAe NM140MP: 10.6 Millimeter at 100 Meter
- -Additional secondary weapon: 1x 127mm Javelin ATGM missile
  -Placement: Upper right corner on the outside of the weaponstation
  -Ammunition stowage: ca 6x missiles
  -Mass: 22.3 kg
  -Length: 1.1m (missile)
  -Barrel length: 1.2m
  -Diameter: 127mm
  -Calibre: 12 mm
  -Effective firing range: From vehicle: 4,750m
  -Sights: Optical sight & thermal imaging
  -Warhead: Tandem-charge HEAT
  -Warhead weight: 8.4 kg
  -Detonation mechanism: Contact fuze
  -Penetration: Stated as being in excess of 760 mm RHA
  -Propellant: Solid-fuel
  -Flight ceiling: 150 m (top attack mode) 60 m (direct attack mode)
Additional: 1x cassette for 8x Black Hornet helicopter drones
-Weight: 33 grams
-Max flight time: 25 Minutes
-Max FPV removal distance: 2 Kilometers
-Max horizontal flight speed: 21 Km/h
-Data transmission: Digitally encrypted connection, powerful dynamic frequency hopping for reliable performance beyond line of sight
-Data transmission: Digitally encrypted connection, powerful dynamic frequency hopping for reliable performance beyond line of sight
-Wind resistance: 7.7 – 10 m/s
-Thermal camera
-Ability to land and take off automatically

TECNICAL DATA
Mass: 16,000 to 32,000 kg
Length: 7.7 m
Width: 2.8 m
Height: 2.3 m
Crew: 2–3 (commander, driver, optional gunner) 8–12 passengers
Engine: DI 12 Scania Diesel (600 hp)
Suspension: 8×8 wheeled independent hydropneumatic suspension
Operational range: 600–1000 km
Maximum speed on land: Over 100 km/h
Maximum speed in water: up to 10 km/h

HISTORY
The Patria AMW is built in Finland, Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace is a co-owner of the Finnish patria company with 49.9%. The AMW stands for Armored Modular Vehicle and is an multi role vehicle with 8x8. It is designed and produced by Finland and its Patria company. Development for a new modular vehicle started back in 1995, and trough the years many different vehicles were made, but around 2004 this variant of the patria was introduced and produced.

This vehicle was first seen at Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre EUROSATORY event in 2018. From my understanding, both parties has cooperated in integrating the remote turret onto the vehicle. It features the Patria AMW xp from Patria and the RT40 turret from Kongsberg, it is equipped the Bushmaster Mk.44 30x173mm cannon with an 7.62mm coaxial machinegun, and on the roof it has the crows weapon station with the 12.7mm M2 Browning in addition to an 127mm Javelin anti tank guided missile, the turret also have 2x smoke grenades on each corner of the turret. The vehicle was also seen at an live fire demonstration in 2021, where we also saw it without the crows weapon station. This is a technology demonstrator, and it has not been adopted by any nation yet.

As i mentioned before this vehicle was first seen at Eurosatory in 2018, this is the specific year/vehilce this suggestion is for, and it is different from the latest demonstrated ones in the way that it has an hangar for 8x Black Hones drones integrated and installed on the rear left side of the hull. This drones can be used for reconnaissance and for beyond horizon engagement, with the vehicles integrated combat solution this drone can share data with other vehicles using this system, also it can tag/scout enemy vehicles or other threats wich then is shared on a map for the commanders in the eventual other vehicles sharing the combat solution. Its basically warthunder IRL. The drones are able to be operated in groups, and be independently controlled, the fly time is also around 10-15 minutes, and it can automatically return to the hangar and be recharged, ready to fly again.

IN GAME
This could be a unique and effective ifv for rank 6-7, with a powerful 30x173mm cannon armed with a wide variety of ammunition which includes airburst. This makes it suitable for anti air defence to some degree. It has one javelin atgm missile integrated on the Kongsberg RS4 remote weapon station on top, which is a great backup weapon if you face heavier armored vehicles you are struggling to penetrate. Something that can be used very effectively in battles, is the Black hornet drones this vehicle is equipped with, this can be used in some conditions that could alter the turnout of the battle, and mean the difference between victory and defeat. You can hold any tactical sone, while have 1-2 or more black hornet drones in the air to surveillance areas where enemy vehicles may come from and give you time to either get out of there or be prepared to engage. With the drone being equipped with nvd, this would be awesome to spot and mark enemy vehicles.

This is what the vehicle looks like, the 2018 Eurosatory variant is a different colour on the RWS systenms

AMMUNITION 30x173mm

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HEI/HEI-T
-Caliber: 30 mm × 173
-High Explosive/Incendiary rounds suitable for anti-materiel/anti-personnel
-Projectile weight: Approx. 378 g
-Muzzle velocity: 1,100 m/s
-Max. dispersion Typical H&V deviation: < 0.5 mils
-Penetration: N/A
-Tracer: > 4 p
-Service temperature: -46°C to +63°C
HEI/SD & HEI-T/SD
-Caliber: 30 mm × 173
-High Explosive/Incendiaryrounds suitable for anti-matériel/anti-personnel
-Projectile weight: Approx. 363 g
-Muzzle velocity: 1,100 m/s
-Max. dispersion Typical H&V deviation: < 0.5 mils
-Penetration: N/A
-Tracer/self-destruction: > 4 s/Between 4 s and 9 s
-Service temperature: -46°C to +63°C
SAPHEI/SD & SAPHEI-T/SD
-Caliber: 30 mm × 173
-Armor Piercing/High Explosive/Incendiaryrounds with steel cartridge case for useagainst a variety of targets (light armorand matériel)
-Projectile weight: Approx. 363 g
-Muzzle velocity: 1,100 m/s
-Max. dispersion Typical H&V deviation: < 0.5 mils
-Penetration
30 mm NATO plate at 30° at 200 m
20 mm NATO plate at 60° at 200 m
-Tracer/self-destruction: > 3 s/Between 4 s and 9 s
-Service temperature: -46°C to +63°C
NM 222 MP-T/SD
-(NM) Meaning: Norwegian Model
-Caliber: 30 mm × 173
-MP-T SD - Multi purpose tracer self destruction
-Projectile weight: 363 g
-Muzzle velocity: 1,070 m/s
-Max. dispersion: < 0.4 mils at 1,000 m
-Penetration
10 mm RHA 60° NATO at 1,000 m
Tracer/self-destruction: + 3,000 m
-Service temperature: -46°C to +63°C
NM225 APFSDS-T
-(NM) Meaning: Norwegian Model
-Caliber: 30 mm × 173
-Armor Penetrating Fin Stabilised Discarding Sabot Tracer round
-Projectile weight: 230 g
-Muzzle velocity: 1,430 m/s
-Max. dispersion: < 0.3 mils at 1,000 m
-Penetration
100 mm RHA at 1,000 m
-Tracer/self-destruction: N/A
-Service temperature: -46°C to +63°C
NM219 TP-T
-(NM) Meaning: Norwegian Model
-Caliber: 30 mm × 173
Projectile weight: 363 g
Muzzle velocity: 1,070 m/s
Max. dispersion: < 0.4 mils at 1,000 m
Penetration: N/A
Tracer/self-destruction: N/A
Service temperature: -46°C to +63°C
NM245 TPDS-T/APDS-T
-(NM) Meaning: Norwegian Model
-Caliber: 30 mm × 173
-Projectile weight: 190 g
-Muzzle velocity: 1,480 m/s
-Max. dispersion: < 0.4 mils at 1,000 m
-Penetration:
70 mm RHA at 1,000 m
-Tracer/self-destruction: N/A
-Service temperature: -46°C to +63°C
MK258 APFSDS-T This is a naval round, but it can be fired in this cannon
-Projectile weight: 230 g
-Muzzle velocity: 1,430 m/s
-Max. dispersion: < 0.4 mils at 1,000 m
-Penetration:
100 mm RHA at 1,000 m
-Service temperature: -46°C to +63°C

AMMUNTION 7.62x51mm

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All ammunition classified of Norwegian definitions & exact used mixtures i am not sure of, but here is the ammuniton it CAN use

7.62 mm x 51 NATO BALL
Projectile weight 9.45 g (146 grain)
Muzzle velocity 810 m/s
Maximum dispersion SD ≤ 200 mm at 550 m
Penetration 3.5 mm NATO plate at 550 m
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
NM258 7.62 mm x 51 BALL 11 LONG RANGE
-NM258: Norwegian Model 258
Projectile weight 10.9 g (168 grain)
Muzzle velocity 780 m/s
Maximum dispersion ≤ 1 MOA
Penetration 3.5 mm NATO plate at 550 m
Powder Temperature stable
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
7.62 mm x 51AP 10
Projectile weight 9.85 g (152 grain)
Muzzle velocity 845 m/s
Maximum dispersion SD ≤ 200 mm at 550 m
Penetration 7 mm RHA at 300 m
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
7.62 mm x 51 BALL NON TOXIC 9 HP
Projectile weight 9 g (139 grain)
Muzzle velocity 860 m/s
Maximum dispersion SD ≤ 150 mm at 550 m
Penetration 3.5 mm NATO plate at 900 m
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
7.62 mm x 51 NATO TRACER
Projectile weight 9 g (139 grain)
Muzzle velocity 820 m/s
Maximum dispersion SD ≤ 300 mm at 550 m
Penetration 140 m – ≥ 775 m
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
7.62 mm x 51 TRACER NON TOXIC 9
Projectile weight 8.7 g (134 grain)
Muzzle velocity 850 m/s
Maximum dispersion SD ≤ 250 mm at 550 m
Tracer 140 m – ≥ 775 m
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C
7.62 mm x 51 DIM TRACER (IR) 9
Projectile weight 9 g (139 grain)
Muzzle velocity 840 m/s
Maximum dispersion SD ≤ 300 mm at 550 m
Tracer 13–775 m (typically visible to 1 250 m)
Service temperature -54°C to +52°C
Safety temperature -54°C to +71°C