Marine Multi-purpose Vehicle

Marine Multi-purpose Vehicle
Marine Multi-purpose Vehicle
Type Large SUV
Place of origin  Philippines
Service history
In service None
Used by Currently Prototypes
Production history
Manufacturer Philippine Marine Corps
Unit cost 310,000 pesos ($6,312 USD) [1]
Specifications

Engine diesel engine (Pajero) engine and transmission
Suspension 4 wheel drive

The Marine Multi-purpose Vehicle or MMPV is a military 4WD motor vehicle 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.

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Creation

The first prototypes of the MMPV are equipped with an unknown Mitsubishi diesel engine and transmission, 4WD and chassis.[1]

Variants

When approval is obtained, the Philippine Marines plan to produce variants of the MMPV, including the following:[1]

  • Troop transports
  • Ambulance
  • Communications
  • Command posts
  • Military Police vehicles

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