First Win
| First Win | |
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First Win E
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| Type | Armoured personnel carrier |
| Place of origin | Thailand |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2010 |
| Manufacturer | Chaiseri Metal & Rubber |
| Produced | 2010 – present |
| Number built | 21 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 13 Tonnes |
| Length | 4.61 Meters |
| Width | 2.2 Meters |
| Height | 2 Meters |
| Crew | 1 driver, 10 dismounts |
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| Engine | Cummins Diesel Engine 197-215 hp |
| Transmission | Allison automatic transmission |
| Suspension | 4x4 |
| Ground clearance | 0.4 Meters |
| Speed | 100 km/h |
First Win is an infantry mobility vehicle with an all-welded steel V-shaped monocoque hull that provides high level protection against a variety of battlefield threats, including mines and improvised explosive devices. Gross vehicle weight is about 9 tonnes and it can carry up to 10 troops plus driver.
The Royal Thai Army has officially announced a first batch order of 21 First Wins. Five additional First Wins are being negotiated for acquisition. The Thai Ministry of Justice has officially ordered 18 First Wins designated for the Department of Special Investigation.
Chaiseri also plans to export the First Win to potential foreign customers.
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.
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 tyres. Ballistic protection is up to STANAG 4569 Level II and mine protection to Level 3b under the hull centre and Level 4a under any station.
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