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Sisu E13TP is a military terrain lorry produced by the Finnish heavy vehicle producer Sisu Defence. The vehicle was introduced in 2005 and the first vehicles were delivered in 2007. E13TP is available in layouts 6×6 and 8×8. The stronger variant E15TP is with 10×10 layout. The primary military applications are hook loader, radar carrier, missile launcher, recovery vehicle and bridging vehicle. Some civil applications are produced for oil fields and rescue purposes in particular. == Development == Sisu E13TP is developed for military and peacekeeping missions in particular.〔 It is heavily based on the preceding E11T model; the main differences are bigger engine displacement, armoured cabin and upgraded gearbox. The Finnish Defence Forces participated at the development work. In order to lower the operating costs and ensure availability of spares, large amount of the parts are standard components. In March 2004 Lithuania joined an alliance to support NATO in remote peacekeeping and humanitarian missions, which it dedicated to a specific unit in the Armed Forces. Lithuania raised a tender for Level 2 protected armoured lorries at the end of 2005. Eight manufacturers from USA and Europe took part in the tender process; the three shortlisted producers were Iveco, MAN and Sisu. Eventually, in the same December it was announced Sisu became selected.〔 Lithuanian Armed Forces ordered 24 vehicles which were delivered between 2007–2009; the first units entered in service in 2008. The value of the order was €20M. The deal was followed by further E13TP orders. A 10×10-driven variant E15TP with a more powerful engine was introduced in Eurosatory 2006 exhibition.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sisu E13TP」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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