| 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 |
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| Engine | diesel engine (Pajero) engine and transmission, 4 wheel drive
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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.
[edit] Creation
The first prototypes of the MMPV are equipped with an unknown Mitsubishi diesel engine and transmission, 4WD and chassis.[1]
[edit] 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
[edit] References
| Modern wheeled infantry fighting vehicles and personnel carriers | | | 4 × 4 | | | | 6 × 6 | | | | 8 × 8 | | | | 10 × 10 | | |