Natech P6-300M

     Notes: Developed by Natech (Narvik Technology) with the help of the Finnish company of Hydrolink, the P6-300M was designed for the Norwegian Army for use in high arctic conditions and mountainous regions, both of which Norway has in abundance.  Entering service in 1997, the first P6-300Ms were outfitted as electronic warfare vehicles and equipped with EW devices made in Germany; however, the P6-300M is capable of a wide variety of roles from cargo carrier to specialist vehicle, and can carry a staggering amount of weight for its size.  Norway’s original requirement was for 1000 P6-300Ms, but budget concerns will probably make this expected acquisition much smaller. 

     The P6-300M is similar in concept to vehicles such as the Finnish NA series and the Bv-206, having a front drive/passenger section and a rear section connected to the front by an articulated coupling, and capable of carrying anything from cargo to specialist equipment.  It uses special wide tracks, hydraulic boosts for steering and the final drives, stepless speed control, and digital assist for the steering and load control.  The front section is fully enclosed and made form steel, with large windows all around.  The rear unit can be quickly reconfigured for many roles, from fully enclosed and heated passenger carrier to a flatbed configuration.  The rear section can be outfitted with items such as cranes, shelter carriers, tilt beds, containerized loads, and specialist systems.  The rear section has automatic load leveling. 

     Power is provided by a Cummins 6CTA8 diesel developing 260 horsepower.