Sisu RA-140 DS, also known as "Raisu" in Finland

Finland

Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...

, is a flail

Mine flail

A mine flail is a vehicle-mounted device that makes a safe path through a mine-field by deliberately detonating land mines in front of the vehicle that carries it. They were first used by the British during World War II....

-type demining

Demining

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 vehicle developed by Finnish company Sisu Auto

Sisu Auto

Sisu Auto is a Finnish truck company. Its name comes from the Finnish word sisu meaning guts, grit and determination.Sisu Auto subsidiary company SISU Defence produces high mobility tactical vehicles for military use.-History:*Sisu established in 1931...

 and currently manufactured by Patria

Patria (company)

Patria is a Finnish company which produces a wide range of defence, aviation and aerospace technology. It carries on the firearms tradition of Valtion Kivääritehdas and the aerospace tradition of Valtion lentokonetehdas.-Patria Aviation:* NH90* Mini-UAVs...

. It has been sold to other military forces, and is also being used in peacekeeping operations.

The vehicle is based on Sisu XA-180 armoured vehicle. The cabin is shielded against explosions. The 3.4 m wide chain flail is mounted on the back. While in operation, it can move at the speed of 6 km/h.

External links

• Information on Finnish Defence Forces website