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First Win

First Win
First Win E (visualization)
TypeMine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle
Place of originThailand
Service history
Used bySee Operators
Production history
Designed2010
ManufacturerChaiseri Metal and Rubber Co., Ltd. (Thailand)
DefTech (Malaysia)
Produced2010 – present
Specifications
Mass11 tonnes (empty), 13 tonnes (full) (First Win)
12 tonnes (empty), 14 tonnes (full) (First Win II and First Win IFV)
12 tonnes (empty), 13.5 tonnes (full) (First Win AFV)
11.5 tonnes (empty), 13 tonnes (full) (First Win AIFV)
9 tonnes (empty), 10.5 tonnes (full) (First Win ALV)
Length6.5 meters (First Win)
6.2 meters (First Win II and First Win IFV)
6.09 meters (First Win AFV and First Win AIFV)
5.56 meters (First Win ALV)
Width2.45 meters (First Win, First Win II and First Win IFV)
2.59 meters (First Win AFV and First Win AIFV)
2.3 meters (First Win ALV)
Height2.65 meters (First Win)
2.68 meters (First Win II)
2.56 meters (First Win AFV and First Win AIFV)
2.52 meters (First Win ALV)
2.75 meters (First Win IFV)
Crew1+ 10 (First Win)
1 + 9 (First Win II and First Win IFV)
1 + 7 (First Win AFV and First Win ALV)
1+5 (First Win AIFV)
ArmorBallistic: STANAG lv. 2 (optional to lv. 3), mine protection: STANAG lv. 3 (First Win)
Ballistic: STANAG lv. 2 (optional to lv. 3), mine protection: STANAG lv. 3b/4a (First Win II)
Ballistic: STANAG lv. 1, mine protection: STANAG lv. 2 (First Win AFV)
Ballistic: STANAG lv. 1 (optional to lv. 2), mine protection: STANAG lv. 2 (optional to lv. 3) (First Win AIFV)
Ballistic: STANAG lv. 1 (optional to lv. 2), mine protection: STANAG lv. 1 (First Win ALV)
Main
armament
Varies: 7.62 mm MG, 0.5 cal HMG, 40 mm AGL
EngineCummins Diesel Engine
197-215 HP (First Win)
300 HP (First Win II)
330 HP (First Win AFV and First Win AIFV)
215 HP (First Win ALV)
TransmissionAllison automatic transmission
Suspension4x4
Ground clearance0.4 meters (First Win)
0.36 meters (Axle) 0.49 meters (Hull) (First Win II)
0.48 meters (First Win AFV)
0.5 meters (First Win AIFV)
0.42 meters (First Win ALV)
Maximum speed 100 km/h (First Win)
110 km/h (First Win II, First Win AFV, First Win AIFV, First Win ALV and First Win IFV)

The First Win is a Thai Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle with an all-welded steel monocoque V-hull produced by Thai defense contractor Chaiseri. The First Win is designed to provide high level protection against a variety of battlefield threats, including mines and improvised explosive devices.[1] Gross vehicle weight is about 9 tonnes (20,000 lb) and it can carry up to 10 troops plus the driver.

Chaiseri hopes to export the First Win to foreign customers.[2]

History

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The Royal Thai Army announced a first batch order of 21 First Wins in 2014.[3] Five additional First Wins are being negotiated for acquisition.[4] The Thai Ministry of Justice has ordered 18 First Wins[4] for the Department of Special Investigation.[5] The Royal Thai Police announced in 2016 that a requirement for a First Win acquisition with the Cummins 250 hp diesel engine instead of the 300 hp engine.[6]

In 2017, Chaiseri has shown the First Win 2 in Defense and Security 2017.[7]

In 2021, Chaiseri sold the First Win to Bhutan for use in peacekeeping operations.[8]

On May 19, 2022, Chaiseri is offering the First Win to fulfill Philippine requirements for MRAP-type vehicles.[9]

Design

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AV4 Lipanbara equipped with M134D-H Mini-gun of Malaysian Army in display.

A 7.62mm or .50 machine gun can be mounted on the roof, while firing ports allow use of small arms from inside. Remote Weapon System can also be installed upon requirement.[citation needed]

The First Win is powered by a Cummins diesel engine (300HP in the original configuration, 250HP in the E version) coupled with an Allison 3000 SP automatic transmission (Allison 2500 SP in the E version., providing maximum road speed of up to 100 km/h. The vehicle comes standard with powered steering, independent suspensions and run-flat tires. Ballistic protection is up to STANAG 4569 Level 2 and mine protection to Level 3B under the hull center[10] and Level 4A under any station.

Variants

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The following are manufactured by Chaiseri:[11][12]

Operators

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First Win operators in blue.

Potential Operators

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Cancelled orders

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References

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  1. ^ "Chaiseri Defence Vehicle present for the first time at IDEX". Army Recognition. 23 February 2011. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  2. ^ "New life, extended life - IDEX 2013 - IHS Jane's". Archived from the original on 30 March 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  3. ^ "Thailand; Army orders First Win MRAPS". Archived from the original on 4 November 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  4. ^ a b c "A strong niche player - Eurosatory 2012 - IHS Jane's". Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  5. ^ a b "Protected mobility- VEHICLES SLOW TO ACCELERATE IN ASIA". Archived from the original on 14 June 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  6. ^ "Thailand's First Win for Malaysia" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 July 2017.
  7. ^ a b "D&S 2017: Chaiseri looks to the next generation - LWI - Land Warfare - Shephard Media". www.shephardmedia.com. Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  8. ^ "Bhutan gains First Win with UN | Shephard".
  9. ^ a b "DTI and Chaiseri fom Thailand to export First Win MRAP armored vehicle to the Philippines | Defense News May 2022 Global Security army industry | Defense Security global news industry army year 2022 | Archive News year". 19 May 2022.
  10. ^ "Internal Server Error" (PDF).
  11. ^ a b "First Win 4x4 multipurpose armoured vehicle". Army Recognition. Archived from the original on 7 March 2017.
  12. ^ "Thai Defence Company Chaiseri unveils armoured personnel carrier variant of its First Win vehicle". Army Recognition. 4 November 2015. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
  13. ^ "Editorial: Wars and inventions". MOTORME.MY. 22 April 2016. Archived from the original on 14 August 2017.
  14. ^ a b Administrator (19 April 2016). "Deftech of Malaysia unveils new Lipanbara 4x4 HMAV High Mobility Armoured Vehicle at DSA 2016 11904163 - DSA 2016 Official Online Show Daily News - Defence security military exhibition 2016 daily news category". www.armyrecognition.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  15. ^ Administrator. "D&S2012: ชัยเสรีพร้อมส่งมอบรถเกราะ First Win ให้กองทัพบกไทย". www.thaiarmedforce.com. Archived from the original on 3 September 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  16. ^ "'Unwanted' vehicles to be used in UN mission". Bangkok Post.
  17. ^ DefTech. "DefTech AV4". Archived from the original on 24 May 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  18. ^ "Armored Cars: Deftech AV4". 21stcenturyasianarmsrace.com. 14 May 2016. Archived from the original on 23 December 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  19. ^ "First Win 4x4: Tampil Perdana di HUT TNI Ke-74, Inilah Rantis MRAP Terbaru Kopassus". 3 October 2019.
  20. ^ "ภาพการทดสอบ First Win 4×4 จำนวน 15 คันของภูฎาน ลูกค้าต่างชาติรายที่ 3". www.thaiarmedforce.com. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  21. ^ "Thailand Delivers 10 Chaiseri First Win 4X4 Armored Tactical Vehicles".
  22. ^ "Made-in-Thailand armoured vehicles, pistols delivered to Bhutan". 27 May 2024.
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